Senior Aviation Maintenance Engineer - Advanced Effects

Fort Stockton · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00) · USD 47-62 / hour · 5+ years experience · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 2026

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This position will be filled by a highly motivated Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic with a passion for developmental flight test of a new and revolutionary products contributing valued mechanical expertise in all fields of aircraft and missile systems maintenance.
You will work heavily with the program leadership and a wide spectrum of cross-departments to help build a team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever.
The role will be responsible for aircraft mechanical assessment, maintenance coordination, flight execution, and reporting on all facets of flying systems readiness to the test program.

Assist with many aspects of aircraft fabrication, assembly, and operation including structural fabrication, mechanical integration (flight control surfaces, propulsion, etc.), composites fabrication, and avionics build/integration/test.
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain aircraft and subsystems including landing gear, fuel system, flight control, and propulsion.
Perform common airframe construction techniques such as utilizing rivets, mechanical fasteners, nut plates, etc.
Complete aircraft and equipment documentation (maintenance manuals, Check list, Flight logs etc.)
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain site support equipment.
Communicate mechanical assessment with engineering and production.
Perform validation and testing of various electronic components using equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and test racks.
Perform proper FOD and tool control practices.
Lift and move heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
Operate fork lifts and pallet jacks.

Valid A&P license.
5 years or more of airframe and power plant experience.
3 years or more of missile or rocket system development experience.
Must have strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Proficient with computer use (standard browser, word processing applications).
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a fast paced, challenging work environment.
Willing to be multi-capable. Which shall include some electronics troubleshooting and repair.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.

Highly competitive equity grants
Top-tier benefits for full-time employees supporting health, recovery, and whatever comes next