Mechanical Engineer

Overview Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer supporting a Special Mission C-130 undergoing simultaneous Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM) and aircraft modification. This is an on-aircraft, production-floor engineering role embedded on the depot PDM/Mod line. The engineer will provide real-time technical direction to maintenance/mod teams, develop and disposition structural and corrosion repairs, and troubleshoot mechanical and pneudraulic systems while ensuring strict compliance with Air Force Technical Orders (TOs) and heavy aircraft maintenance/modification practices. This position requires significant depot-level aircraft MRO experience (PDM/heavy maintenance/modification environment) and is not a desk-only engineering role. Responsibilities Provide on-aircraft engineering support for C-130 heavy maintenance and modification activities occurring concurrently on a depot line. Develop, evaluate, and disposition structural repairs (including damage assessment, repair approach selection, and coordination of repair execution). Evaluate and disposition corrosion on aircraft structure/components; support corrosion prevention and control actions and documentation. Troubleshoot and resolve issues with aircraft mechanical and pneudraulic systems, such as: Flight controls (primary/secondary) Landing gear and associated pneudraulic components Environmental control systems and related mechanical interfaces Interpret and apply Air Force Technical Orders, engineering data, drawings, and depot maintenance/mod instructions to ensure airworthiness and compliance. Support deficiency investigations and documentation (e.g., engineering assist requests, quality escapes, discrepancy reports) and provide timely depot-floor resolutions. Participate in and support program events and technical reviews (TIMs, PDR/CDR, CCBs, AW activities, FATs as applicable). Coordinate with IPT members (structures, systems, avionics/integration, logistics, QA) to ensure work is safe, technically correct, and schedule-aligned. Support sustainment and integrity programs as applicable (OSS&E, ASIP/MECSIP/AVIP, corrosion programs). Qualifications Minimum Experience: Citizenship: Must be a US citizen  Clearance: Must possess an Active Secret clearance Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. Years of Experience: 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, 5 years of which must be in the DoD or other USG ISR/SOF organizations Significant depot-level aircraft maintenance/MRO experience supporting heavy aircraft in one or more of the following environments: Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM) Depot modification/upgrade lines Heavy maintenance/structural repair/mod centers Demonstrated experience applying Air Force Technical Orders (TOs) in a depot or heavy maintenance/mod context. Preferred Qualifications: Additional Experience: C-130 (any variant) depot/PDM/modification experience; Special Mission aircraft experience a plus. Experience with airworthiness/certification activities and configuration governance (CCB, AW). Familiarity with integrity programs (OSS&E, ASIP/MECSIP/AVIP) and corrosion programs. Experience supporting depot documentation workflows (e.g., engineering dispositions, MRB-like processes, DRs). Experience with aircraft drawings, 3D/CAD viewing tools, and basic analysis tools relevant to structures/systems. Additional Information Location: Crestwood, FL On-site Travel: 0%-10%