Aviation Maintenance Engineer - Advanced Effects
Costa Mesa · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00) · USD 37-49 / hour · 3+ years experience · Full-time · Posted Oct 9, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 3+ years experience
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Costa Mesa · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)
- Salary
- USD 37-49 / hour
About the role
- The Aviation Maintenance Engineer - Advanced Effects will serve as an Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic focused on developmental flight test for new aircraft and missile systems.
- This role involves mechanical assessment, maintenance coordination, and flight execution to support the Test and Evaluation team in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with aircraft fabrication, assembly, and operation including structural, mechanical, and composite integration.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain aircraft and subsystems such as landing gear, fuel systems, flight controls, and propulsion.
- Perform airframe construction techniques including riveting and mechanical fastening.
- Complete maintenance documentation including manuals, checklists, and flight logs.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain site support equipment.
- Communicate mechanical assessments with engineering and production teams.
- Validate and test electronic components using multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and test racks.
- Perform proper FOD and tool control practices.
- Lift and move heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
- Operate forklifts and pallet jacks.
Requirements
- Valid A&P license.
- 3 years or more of airframe and power plant experience.
- 2 years or more of missile or rocket system development experience.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient with computer use including browsers and word processing.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to rapidly change roles and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution.
- Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.
Benefits
- Highly competitive equity grants
- Comprehensive benefits package
Workplace
- Role is based in Costa Mesa, CA.
Skills
- Structural Fabrication
- Composites Fabrication
- Multimeters
- Oscilloscopes
- Network Analyzers
- Test Racks
