Aerospace​/Aviation Support Engineer; Engineer

Job Description

HII team members perform in concert with our company slogan “Delivering the Advantage.”

HII – Mission Technologies is looking to hire an Aerospace/Aviation Support Engineer to provide technical support for the Army Futures Command and the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Division (AMED) in Corpus Christi, Texas.

• Support government engineers with expert advice, analysis, research, and technical guidance related to aviation maintenance engineering solutions for U.S. Army rotary aircraft or uncrewed aerial vehicles.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant scientific principles, application methods/procedures, and integrate the same into aerospace engineering projects using systems, electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering practices.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant maintenance policies, procedures, technical manuals, and electronic resources related to aviation depot maintenance repair and overhaul operations.
• All candidates will be subject to a pre‑employment background investigation and drug screening per HII requirements.

• Bachelor of Science, or greater, in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• 9 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s in a related field; 7 years relevant experience with a Master’s in a related field; or 4 years relevant experience with a PhD or Juris Doctorate in a related field.
• Preferred: 14 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s in a related field; 12 years of experience with a Master’s; 10 years of experience with a Ph.D. or Juris Doctorate
  • Acceptable relevant experience is not limited to the aerospace industry. Candidates interested in gaining aerospace industry experience are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with overhaul of dynamic components including drive, rotor, or propulsion systems.
• Demonstrated experience using problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills to transform concepts into functional repairs.
• Experienced in applying analytical skills to support and evaluate engineering dispositions, policies, plans, procedures, and technical requirements.
• Provide technical support for drafting new or revised maintenance manual procedures and processes.
• Proficient in writing detailed technical substantiation analyses, reports, and briefings.
• Knowledge and experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, repair manuals, and technical reports.
• Possess strong listening, written, and oral communication skills.
• Competence in MS Office and related software/programs.
• Security Clearance:
  Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

• Greater than 20+ years of relevant experience with DoD aviation maintenance airworthiness.
• Advanced Manufacturing and Additive Manufacturing experience.
• Stress Analysis and Finite Element Analysis experience.
• Experience with overhaul of rotary wing aircraft or Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles.
• Military Aviation Depot, Intermediate, or Organizational Level maintenance repair experience.
• Security Clearance:
  Possess an active Department of Defense Security Clearance.

• Office, industrial or shipboard environment.
• Lifting and moving of materials not to exceed the guidelines set for one‑man lift.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address. Additionally, you may also call for assistance.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.