Mechanical Engineer - Aircraft Environmental Control Systems

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer (Electro-Mechanical) with hands-on experience in aircraft vapor-cycle air conditioning and Environmental Control Systems (ECS). The ideal candidate will support the design, development, testing, integration, and certification of mechanical systems for fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and eVTOL aircraft.

This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration with electrical, avionics, structures, manufacturing, and certification teams to ensure system performance, safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Key ResponsibilitiesMechanical & ECS Design

• Design, analyze, and support aircraft Environmental Control Systems (ECS), including air conditioning, pressurization, ventilation, and thermal management systems.
• Develop system layouts, ducting designs, brackets, mounting structures, and component installation designs.
• Perform system performance analyses and optimize ECS performance.
• Support the selection, integration, and qualification of compressors, heat exchangers, valves, sensors, and related components.

Analysis & Validation

• Conduct structural and thermal analyses to validate system performance and integrity.
• Develop and execute test plans for ECS and avionics cooling systems.
• Support ground and flight test activities.
• Analyze test data and implement design improvements based on test results.

Certification & Compliance

• Ensure designs comply with applicable aviation regulations and standards, including Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and applicable military airworthiness requirements.
• Prepare certification documentation, including compliance reports, engineering drawings, analyses, and substantiation packages.
• Participate in design reviews, certification meetings, and regulatory audits.

Documentation & Project Support

• Create and maintain engineering drawings, parts lists, and technical documentation.
• Support configuration management and engineering change control processes.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, production, and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) teams.
• Assist with supplier technical evaluations, component selection, and vendor coordination.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3 years of experience in the aerospace, aviation, or marine industry.
• Demonstrated experience with vapor-cycle air conditioning and thermal management systems.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, and Windchill.
• Some experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and/or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of aviation certification regulations, including 14 CFR Parts 23, 25, and 27.
• Experience supporting Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) or Type Certificate (TC) certification programs.
• Familiarity with DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 environmental qualification standards.
• Experience working with military aviation standards and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Competencies

• Systems-thinking mindset
• Attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and teamwork

If you are a results-driven Mechanical Engineer (Electro-Mechanical) with expertise in vapor-cycle aircraft or marine environmental control systems, we invite you to apply and help develop the next generation of aviation technology.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of Vapor Cycle Air Conditioning and Thermal Management Systems experience do you have?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000