Remote Aircraft Engine Mechanic Jobs in Riverside, CA

About the Opportunity:
Saratech is seeking a Mechanical Systems Senior Designer that will contribute to the design, development, and integration of Mechanical Systems. This is a remote, 6-12month contract opportunity.
Salary Range:
$80 - $90 per hour
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Hydraulics System Design Ownership
  • Design, develop, and detail the Hydraulics System in compliance with technical, performance, and regulatory requirements.
  • Perform trade studies to optimize architecture, function, weight, cost, and manufacturability.
• Program & Vendor Coordination
  • Support lead engineers in technical coordination with suppliers for the development of Mechanical Systems, including:
    • Hydraulic System
    • Brake & Steering Control System
    • Landing Gear System
    • Flight Control System
  • Serve as the primary design point of contact for Hydraulics, Brake Control, and Steering Control Systems, ensuring alignment with program requirements, schedules, and certification objectives.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams (structures, electrical, avionics, certification, manufacturing, and supply chain) to define and validate all mechanical and electrical interfaces.
• Interface Definition & Integration
  • Develop and maintain Zonal Reference Models (ZRM), Interface Control Models (ICM), and Interface Control Drawings (ICD) to clearly define interfaces with adjacent structures and systems.
• 3D CAD & Digital Definition
  • Create and manage experimental and production-level digital product definitions, including parts, assemblies, and installations, fully defining dimensions, materials, processes, and tolerances.
  • Develop detailed system layouts and airframe integration studies using CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX).
• Certification & Compliance Support
  • Support lead engineers to ensure Brake Control, Steering Control, and Hydraulic Systems meet applicable Part 23 and ATA 32 regulatory and safety requirements.
• Leadership & Mentorship
  • Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
  • Promote best practices in CATIA modeling, interface control, certification awareness, and supplier coordination.

Skills and Abilities:
Education and Experience

• B.S., in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical Systems and equipment common in modern Part 23 / Part 25 business aircraft, specifically Brake-By-Wire, Steer-By-Wire, and Hydraulics Systems.
• 7+ years of industry experience in a closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of FAR Part 23 certification requirements and processes pertinent to Mechanical Systems.
• Experience with ASME Y14.100 Drawings and Y14.5 GD&T.
• Experience with model and drawing checking, engineering part and model release, and engineering change process.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and hands-on experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Interpersonal Skills

• Active Listening: Practice to gain insight and truly understand all project stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking: Make prompt, informed and value-based decisions for the project.
• Organization: Focus on agenda, schedules, frameworks, and methodologies, as well as communicating tasks, updates, progress, and blockers.
• Problem Solving: Assess issues from different vantage points and formulate the best solution in addressing specific challenges.
• Self-Motivation: Exude the highest level of commitment and motivation to see it through from start to finish.
• Teamwork and Team Building: Establish a collaborative culture where people with unique personalities and skills happily work together and accountable to shared goal.
• Strong Business Communication: Use the right language, tone and storytelling techniques when communicating, describing, or explaining issues over email, chat, reports, presentations and other forms and channels of communication.

Other Requirements:

• Complies with all organizational policies and procedures
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all customer and/or employee information to assure customer and/or employee rights are protected
• Adheres to policies regarding notification of absence and PTO requests
• Attends all mandatory management and staff meetings
• Represents the organization in a respectful and professional manner
• Attend and comply with annual health, safety, training and education requirements
• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean
• Subject to background check
• US Citizen or Green Card

Additional Information:

• Must be able to stand on feet and walk around for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time and work on computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.

Benefits:
Retirement Plan: All employees can enroll in the company's 401k with company matching.
Paid Sick time: All full-time and part-time employees will receive 40 sick hours per year or minimum sick time required by the state.
NOTE TO STAFFING AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS: Saratech does not accept unsolicited resumes from any external agency for the placement of any position. Unsolicited resumes submitted by agencies and received by Saratech will be considered the property of Saratech and may be contacted and engaged with directly by Saratech. Saratech will not pay a placement fee or any other fees to any third-party agency, firm or recruiter who is not specifically retained with a signed fee agreement by Saratech Human Resources to conduct a candidate search. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to our website or to any Saratech employee. Saratech will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NOTICE: Paydarfar Industries, Inc. dba Saratech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.