Senior Engineer

STS Engineering Solutions is hiring a Senior Engineer in Melbourne, Florida. This is a full-time, on-site engineering role supporting daily aircraft maintenance, repair and modification operations at MLB.This position is ideal for an experienced aviation engineer with a strong liaison engineering background, structural repair experience, FAR knowledge and the ability to provide fast, accurate engineering support in a live MRO or aircraft check environment.Position SummaryThe Senior Engineer will provide expedient engineering support to customers on a daily basis. Responsibilities include liaison engineering support, repair design, structural analysis, calculations, drawings and certification support. This role requires a strong understanding of FARs, Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives and Advisory Circulars, along with excellent oral and written communication skills.The ideal candidate will understand the pace of airline operations, MRO activity and aircraft check environments, where timely repair development and delivery are critical.DepartmentEngineeringReports ToManager of EngineeringNature of WorkThe Senior Engineer will work on site at MLB and provide engineering support for line and check aircraft. This role supports aircraft structural discrepancies, repair schemes, customer communication, technical data review, alternate materials and processes, and repair substantiation.Desired CharacteristicsStrong communicatorGoal-orientedProven liaison engineering backgroundCreative approach to repair development and problem solvingStrong understanding of FAR complianceUnderstanding of airline, MRO and aircraft check environmentsAbility to support timely repair delivery in a fast-paced operational settingEducational Background and ExperienceBachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university requiredAviation-related background or Mechanical Engineering background preferredPrevious engineering experience within the aviation industry desiredExperience with airline support, structural repairs, MRO engineering, liaison engineering or MRB engineering desiredDuties and ResponsibilitiesWork on site at MLBProvide expedient engineering support for line and check aircraftDevelop repair schemes, including drawings or sketches, for structural aircraft discrepanciesPrepare supporting analysis and calculations for structural aircraft repairsUse Original Equipment Manufacturer technical data, including engineering drawings, Structural Repair Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogs, Aircraft Maintenance Manuals and related documentsCommunicate with customers during the development of structural repairs and modificationsDefine customer needs, timelines, deliverables and repair requirementsFollow up with customers during implementation of proposed repair schemesMake changes or revisions to repair schemes to support repair workDetermine alternate materials and processes while ensuring design requirements, weight optimization, safety and reliability standards are metProvide engineering status updates on work progress as required by the Manager of EngineeringGeneral Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesAbility to accomplish structural analysis for substantiating major and minor aircraft repairsThorough understanding of applicable FARsStrong oral and written communication skillsAbility to communicate effectively and directly with customersStrong technical judgmentAbility to support maintenance teams, operators, OEMs and vendor engineering groupsAbility to prepare reports for management and customersEssential FunctionsAnswer incoming callsPrepare reports for management and customersLiaise with Maintenance, Operators, OEMs and Vendor EngineeringSubstantiate structural repairsPhysical RequirementsProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerProlonged periods of walking or standing for meetings on the hangar floorClassificationExempt / Salaried / Full-Time PositionHiring NoteCandidates must be authorized to work in the United States.About STS Engineering SolutionsSTS Engineering Solutions provides aircraft engineering, technical operations, maintenance program support, aircraft records, liaison engineering, reliability and technical services to operators across the aviation industry. Our teams support commercial, cargo, military and MRO customers with practical, high-quality technical solutions designed to keep aircraft safe, compliant and operationally ready.If you are looking for Senior Engineer jobs in Melbourne, Florida and have experience with aircraft structural repairs, liaison engineering, MRB support, MRO engineering or FAR-compliant repair development, we encourage you to apply today.Equal Opportunity EmployerSTS Engineering Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.#IndeedAM