MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (Aviation Industry)

Job Description

Job Description

MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (Aircraft Environmental Control Systems)
Tallassee & Montgomery, AL

Position Summary: Our client is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical (Electro/Mechanical) Engineer with hands-on experience in aircraft vapor cycle air conditioning / environmental control systems (ECS ). The ideal candidate will support the design, development, testing, and certification of mechanical systems and their integration with aircraft platforms for fixed-wing, rotary-wing and eVTOL aircraft.

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

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in aerospace/aviation or marine industry.
• Proven experience with Vapor Cycle Air Conditioning and Thermal Management Systems
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, Windchill).
• Some Experience with FEA and/or CFD tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of aviation certification standards (e.g., 14 CFR Part 23/25/27).
• Experience supporting STC or TC certification programs.
• Familiarity with DO-160 and Mil-Std-810 environmental qualification standards.
• Experience with military aviation standards (MIL-STD).
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Mechanical & 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 installations.
• Perform system performance analysis and optimization
• Support selection and integration of compressors, heat exchangers, valves, sensors, and related components.

Analysis & Validation

• Conduct structural and thermal analysis
• Develop and execute test plans for ECS and avionics cooling systems.
• Support ground and flight test activities.
• Analyze test data and implement design improvements.

Certification & Compliance

• Ensure designs meet applicable aviation regulations (e.g., Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)) and military ground and flight standards.
• Support documentation for certification including compliance reports, drawings, and substantiation packages.
• Participate in design reviews and regulatory audits.

Documentation & Project Support

• Create and maintain engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Support configuration management and change control processes.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and MRO teams.
• Assist in supplier coordination and technical evaluations.

Key Competencies

• Systems thinking mindset
• Attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, regulated environments
• Effective written and verbal communication

Company Description

TOP TALENT RECRUITER, a division of Marcel McElroy's JOB CONNECTION, LLC is an executive recruiting search firm who has clients throughout the southeast who are looking for top talent without the hassle of having too many inbound calls, emails, or resumes to review.
We also work with professionals who are too busy to spend countless hours searching on their own. Professionals who want to be represented, professionals with great work stability, candidates who fit your job descriptions, have great talent and skill set who want us to be their eyes and ears.

We want to hear from you if you are a professional looking for a new career or if you're a hiring manager or business owner looking for an easier way to build a winning team.

"BUILD YOUR TEAM TO WIN"
TOP TALENT RECRUITER

Company Description

TOP TALENT RECRUITER, a division of Marcel McElroy's JOB CONNECTION, LLC is an executive recruiting search firm who has clients throughout the southeast who are looking for top talent without the hassle of having too many inbound calls, emails, or resumes to review. \r\nWe also work with professionals who are too busy to spend countless hours searching on their own. Professionals who want to be represented, professionals with great work stability, candidates who fit your job descriptions, have great talent and skill set who want us to be their eyes and ears. \r\n\r\nWe want to hear from you if you are a professional looking for a new career or if you're a hiring manager or business owner looking for an easier way to build a winning team. \r\n\r\n "BUILD YOUR TEAM TO WIN" \r\n TOP TALENT RECRUITER