Java Developer

Title: Repair Engineer – Aerospace\

Location: Michigan, California, Connecticut, Texas United States
Category: Aerospace & Defense
Job Type: Full-Time / Contract

Position Overview

The role focuses on the development and approval of aircraft structural repairs and allowable damage limits for commercial aerospace nacelle components. The successful candidate will work on metallic and composite structures, support repair development, and collaborate with aerospace manufacturers, production engineering teams, and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop engineering judgments and repair instructions for various aircraft nacelle components and programs.

• Design and support repairs for metallic and composite aerospace structures.

• Develop and evaluate allowable damage limits and repair solutions for aircraft structures.

• Support SRM/CMM repair development and prepare repair packages for submission to Type Certificate Holders.

• Work with production engineering to evaluate design changes and their impact on structural maintainability and repairability.

• Support complex technical issues with engine manufacturers and aircraft OEMs/airframers.

• Review and support maintenance documentation including SRM, CMM and AMM.

• Handle multiple repair engineering tasks in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.

• Serve as a technical point of contact for internal and external customers.

• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to customers and internal teams.

• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to junior engineers.

• Contribute to engineering standardization and process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• 5+ years of relevant aerospace engineering experience.

• Experience with aircraft structural repair and repair development.

• Experience working with metallic and/or composite aircraft structures.

• Strong understanding of SRM, CMM, AMM and other aircraft maintenance documentation.

• Experience in commercial aircraft MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) and related regulatory requirements.

• Experience in a customer-facing technical support role.

• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Strong engineering judgment and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Preferred / Desired Skills

• Experience developing repairs for aircraft nacelle and exhaust structures.

• Experience with CATIA V5.

• Experience with FiberSim.

• Knowledge of nacelle systems and components.

• Familiarity with specialized aerospace manufacturing processes.

• Knowledge of engineering automation, including Excel VBA and Visual Basic.

• Experience working with aircraft OEMs, engine manufacturers, or Type Certificate Holders.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced Aerospace Repair / Structural Engineer with strong knowledge of aircraft structures, repair development, maintenance documentation, and commercial aviation requirements.

Experience with nacelle structures, metallic/composite repairs, SRM/CMM development, CATIA V5 and FiberSim will be highly valuable.