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Senior Aviation Maintenance Engineer - Advanced Effects

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$47–$472026-10-13 → 2026-10-16
Security clearance required

Core

Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic supporting developmental flight test of new aircraft and missile systems.

Role type

Senior IC aviation maintenance engineer (flight test)

Builds

Aircraft and missile systems for U.S. and allied military capabilities

Domain

Defense / Aviation / Missile Systems

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

A&P license, airframe and power plant maintenance, missile/rocket system development, structural fabrication, mechanical integration, avionics build/integration/test, troubleshooting, repair, documentation, FOD control, heavy lifting, forklift operation

Preferred skills

electronics troubleshooting, rapid role switching, independent work, team collaboration, travel readiness, extended hours availability

Technologies

Multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, test racks

Responsibilities

Assist with aircraft fabrication, assembly, and operation; troubleshoot, repair, and maintain aircraft and subsystems; perform airframe construction techniques; complete aircraft and equipment documentation; troubleshoot and maintain site support equipment; communicate mechanical assessment with engineering and production; validate and test electronic components

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC