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Parker

Product Engineer

Ravenna, OH · On-site

Whether it's helping to land a Black Hawk helicopter safely or making sure air brake systems on ... Support Engineering, Marketing, Estimating, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Technical Service, Customer ...

Parker

Digital & IT Senior Analyst

Ravenna, OH · On-site

$78.50K - $105K/yr

Whether it's helping to land a Black Hawk helicopter safely or making sure air brake systems on ... Standards & SDLC/DevOps alignment: Align solutions to approved technology stacks, integration ...

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Planner

Ravenna, OH · On-site

Whether it's helping to land a Black Hawk helicopter safely or making sure air brake systems on ... engineering, or materials management required with certification in supply chain management ...

Parker

Logistics Supervisor

Ravenna, OH · On-site

Whether it's helping to land a Black Hawk helicopter safely or making sure air brake systems on ... engineering, or materials management required with certification in transportation preferred.

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How much do helicopter engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for helicopter engineer in Ohio is $75,820.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,334.00 and $98,268.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Helicopter Engineer job?

A Helicopter Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and inspection of helicopters to ensure they operate safely and efficiently. They diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, perform routine servicing, and comply with aviation regulations. Helicopter Engineers often specialize in airframes, engines, or avionics, working in military, commercial, or private aviation sectors. Their role is crucial for flight safety, requiring technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Helicopter Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Helicopter Engineer, you need a solid grounding in aerospace engineering principles, mechanical systems, and typically a relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification. Familiarity with CAD software, maintenance management systems, and certifications such as FAA Part 147 or EASA Part 66 is often required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication abilities set outstanding engineers apart. These skills are vital for ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of helicopter operations and maintenance.

What are some typical daily responsibilities of a Helicopter Engineer?

As a Helicopter Engineer, your day typically includes performing scheduled maintenance checks, troubleshooting and repairing mechanical or avionics issues, and documenting all work according to aviation regulations. You may also collaborate with pilots and other engineers to assess aircraft performance, address technical concerns, and participate in safety briefings. Working conditions can vary from hangars to airfields, and attention to safety and regulatory compliance is always paramount. This hands-on, detail-oriented role is essential to keeping helicopters operational and minimizing downtime.
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Avionics Integration Engineering Support

Avionics Integration Engineering Support

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.

Dayton, OH

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Avionics Integration Engineer supporting the Helicopter Division (AFLCMC/WIH) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. This division supports selected helicopter programs including the HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) and the MH-139 and has a mission to rapidly deliver and field new and updated rotary wing aircraft.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: 

  • Assist in providing rotary wing avionics engineering, consultation, and support to design, develop, manufacture, integrate, test, and deploy supportable airborne weapon systems, including integrated avionics, embedded computer systems, software, and electronic maintenance systems.
  • Provide integration expertise/support, as necessary, to the anti-tamper compliance and Information Assurance (IA) Assessment & Authorization (A&A) personnel and process.
  • Assist the Government by providing knowledge and guidance and producing artifacts where required in the following areas: systems integration, OSS&E; airworthiness certification per MIL-HDBK-516C expanded; safety per MIL-STD-882; and DAFI 63-1201, Life Cycle Systems Engineering.
  • Serve as a rotary wing avionics systems integration engineer with particular emphasis in tactical data link systems, position location, display systems, digital interphone systems and identification capabilities for application to military operations.
  • Communicate with other engineering functions including but not limited to structures, crew systems, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Reliability & Maintainability (R&M), manufacturing, and system safety.
  • Support information management certification and accreditation to include development of IA controls, test approaches, and risk identification and mitigation to obtain an interim authority to operate or authority to operate.
  • Apply knowledge of and support engineering efforts to include Functional Configuration Audit (FCA) and the Physical Configuration Audit (PCA), aircraft and/or simulator certifications, technical evaluation of Contractor efforts, environmental and hazardous material management, system safety, risk management, deficiency report resolution, in addition to assisting with the integration of the system mission planning system and periodic update of geospatial data.
Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Top Secret

Education and experience: 

  • Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field AND and an ABET accredited Bachelor's degree in engineering AND 10 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD
  • OR an ABET-accredited Bachelor's Degree in engineering and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD

Location: Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio

Travel: 20%

Hybrid

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Company Overview

Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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