Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)

Fairwinds Technologies is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support an AWACS Radio System Upgrade (RSU) Program. This role will lead mechanical and structural integration efforts associated with modernization of the E-767 AWACS fleet, including installation of next-generation communications and avionics systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical design and aircraft integration activities for avionics, communications, and mission system upgrades
• Design aircraft modifications including equipment installations, mounting provisions, racks, cabinets, and support structures
• Perform structural assessments, stress analyses, and substantiation of aircraft modifications
• Support thermal, environmental, weight and balance, and airworthiness qualification activities in accordance with military and aerospace standards
• Develop and review engineering drawings, CAD models, installation packages, and technical documentation
• Participate in Systems Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), and certification activities
• Collaborate with government customers, Boeing, subcontractors, and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure successful program execution
• Lead mechanical design activities supporting installation of new avionics, communications, and mission system equipment
• Evaluate impacts of new avionics systems on existing aircraft structures and subsystems
• Support military airworthiness certification activities and participate in certification working groups and government technical reviews
• Support System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), and Configuration Audits (FCA/PCA)
• Provide engineering recommendations to program leadership and government stakeholders
• Provide on-site engineering support during aircraft modification and installation

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• 9+ years of engineering experience in aerospace or defense programs
• 5+ years supporting aircraft avionics integration and aircraft modification programs
• Strong CAD experience using
• Experience supporting design, installation, test, certification, and fielding of aircraft modifications
• Experience with communications and avionics upgrades, including radio system integration
• Strong knowledge of aircraft structures, systems integration, airworthiness, and engineering documentation
• Experience with AWACS, ISR, C2, airborne communications, or large aircraft mission systems
• Familiarity with ARC-210 radio systems, SATURN waveforms, RF communication systems, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC/EMI), TEMPEST requirements, and E3 requirements
• Active Secret Security Clearance required at time of employment
• Must be eligible to work in the US
• ABET-accredited degree preferred