Mechanical Engineer
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LocationCrestview, FL, US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience12+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedJul 28, 2026 · 3mo ago
Verified live3d ago
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Must possess an Active Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
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
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
Must be a US citizen
Skills
3D/CAD viewing tools
basic analysis tools
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
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Provide on-aircraft engineering support for C-130 heavy maintenance and modification activities occurring concurrently on a depot line.
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Develop, evaluate, and disposition structural repairs (including damage assessment, repair approach selection, and coordination of repair execution).
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Evaluate and disposition corrosion on aircraft structure/components; support corrosion prevention and control actions and documentation.
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Troubleshoot and resolve issues with aircraft mechanical and pneudraulic systems, such as:
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Flight controls (primary/secondary)
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Landing gear and associated pneudraulic components
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Environmental control systems and related mechanical interfaces
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Interpret and apply Air Force Technical Orders, engineering data, drawings, and depot maintenance/mod instructions to ensure airworthiness and compliance.
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Support deficiency investigations and documentation (e.g., engineering assist requests, quality escapes, discrepancy reports) and provide timely depot-floor resolutions.
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Participate in and support program events and technical reviews (TIMs, PDR/CDR, CCBs, AW activities, FATs as applicable).
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Coordinate with IPT members (structures, systems, avionics/integration, logistics, QA) to ensure work is safe, technically correct, and schedule-aligned.
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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 clearanceEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
Years of Experience:
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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
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Significant depot-level aircraft maintenance/MRO experience supporting heavy aircraft in one or more of the following environments:
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Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM)
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Depot modification/upgrade lines
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Heavy maintenance/structural repair/mod centers
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Demonstrated experience applying Air Force Technical Orders (TOs) in a depot or heavy maintenance/mod context.
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Experience:
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C-130 (any variant) depot/PDM/modification experience; Special Mission aircraft experience a plus.
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Experience with airworthiness/certification activities and configuration governance (CCB, AW).
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Familiarity with integrity programs (OSS&E, ASIP/MECSIP/AVIP) and corrosion programs.
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Experience supporting depot documentation workflows (e.g., engineering dispositions, MRB-like processes, DRs).
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Experience with aircraft drawings, 3D/CAD viewing tools, and basic analysis tools relevant to structures/systems.
Additional InformationLocation: Crestwood, FL
On-site
Travel: 0%-10%