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Engineer, Aircraft Mechanical

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $73,400.00 - $107,100.00
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Benefits

15 days of PTO per year
10 paid holidays per year
401(k) with generous company matching
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Job Description

Vashon Aircraft is a pioneering aviation company dedicated to making flying more accessible and affordable for the next generation of pilots. Founded in 2012 by John Torode, the visionary behind Dynon Avionics, the company operates near the aviation hub of Seattle, Washington, and specializes in designing and manufacturing the American-made Ranger R7 aircraft. Known for being Affordable, American, Rugged, Refined, and Equipped, these aircraft blend modern technology with rugged reliability, bringing innovation to the aviation industry. Vashon Aircraft is composed of a team of pilots, engineers, and aviation enthusiasts who share a passion for challenging the status quo and pushing... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aeronautical engineering
  • 3 years’ experience in a related field preferred
  • 3 years’ experience with Solidworks preferred

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aeronautical engineering
  • 3 years’ experience in a related field preferred
  • 3 years’ experience with Solidworks preferred

Job Duties

  • Design new parts for aircraft improvements
  • Determine and implement improvements to existing parts and assemblies
  • Create new part drawings and assembly procedures using Solidworks
  • Revise existing drawings and assembly procedures in Solidworks to reflect improvements
  • Work with assembly mechanics to determine optimal assembly process and tooling that would expedite assembly process
  • Develop tooling to help with assembly
  • Work with customers to troubleshoot any problems or damage to aircraft

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