SyberJet Aircraft · 19 hours ago
Project Engineer – Aircraft Mechanical Systems
Chandler, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSyberJet Aircraft is an emerging leader in aerospace, focused on innovation and high-performance flight. They are seeking a Project Engineer – Mechanical Systems to lead design and certification efforts for aircraft braking and hydraulic systems, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and project milestones.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Serve as an in-house Subject Matter Expert (SME) for aircraft braking and hydraulic systems, providing guidance on design, integration, operational, maintenance, and certification aspects
Support system architecture decisions, component selection, and interface definitions to meet aircraft-level performance, safety, and certification objectives
Lead project engineering efforts across multiple assigned mechanical systems programs while supporting other engineers and cross-functional teams
Develop, maintain, and track project schedules, technical deliverables, and milestones
Plan and sequence engineering tasks to optimize schedule, reduce technical and certification risk, and support on-time program execution
Act as the primary liaison between internal engineering teams, suppliers, DERs, and certification authorities, coordinating proposed solutions with the FAA as required
Facilitate cross-functional integration to resolve interface and design issues
Oversee certification efforts for assigned braking and hydraulic systems projects
Apply 14 CFR Part 23 regulations and associated guidance material to design activities, compliance planning, and certification efforts
Define and document system certification basis, compliance strategies, and means of compliance
Develop and maintain certification plans and compliance matrices, including Project-Specific Certification Plans (PSCPs)
Prepare, review, approve, and release certification documentation, including requirements, specifications, ICDs, verification plans, test plans (ground, flight, lab), test results, and other certification documents and compliance artifacts
Ensure system designs comply with regulatory requirements and align with aircraft-level operational, safety, and performance objectives
Coordinate design activities to support continued operational safety and continued airworthiness requirements
Support creation, review, approval, and release of system and aircraft-level safety assessments (FHA, PSSA, FTA, FMEA, CCA, etc.)
Identify technical and certification risks early and develop practical mitigation strategies to reduce program risk
Analyze and resolve complex mechanical systems design, integration, and test issues, offering innovative, practical, and certifiable solutions
Manage product data, track configuration changes, and ensure documentation is current and accessible using Teamcenter, Jira, and Confluence
Support the use of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies
Mentor engineers on mechanical systems design, FAA certification processes, regulatory standards, and documentation best practices
Promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing across multidisciplinary engineering teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years' experience in aircraft mechanical systems engineering within the aerospace industry involving some direct experience with design, integration, and certification of aircraft braking and hydraulic systems
Extensive knowledge of FAA certification processes, compliance methods, regulations, guidance material, and applicable industry standards
Demonstrated experience defining certification scope, developing compliance matrices, and supporting FAA approvals
Prior experience interacting with DERs and FAA representatives
Proven ability to manage technical schedules, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination in a project engineering role
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present and document technical information to various stakeholders
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Preferred
Experience with Catia or Siemens NX and Teamcenter
Experience with Agile Development using Jira sprint methodology
Knowledge of MBSE tools and methodologies
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
A collaborative, engineering-driven, innovative work environment.
The opportunity to work on cutting-edge aircraft development and certification programs with a highly skilled team of professionals.
Company
SyberJet Aircraft
SyberJet Aircraft is an aircraft manufacturer.
51-200 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Trevor Milton
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-09-29
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