Design Engineer – Aircraft Structures / Mechanical Systems

Challenge yourself to support the Qantas Engineering Los Angeles Design Office
Structures/Mechanical Specialisation
Permanent Full-Time position based in LAX
Pay range $100,000 – $130,000USD per year

At Qantas, we represent Australia to the world. Our diverse country is known for our spirit, mateship and a can-do attitude. We’re resilient and strong and it’s in us to be our best. We see it as our responsibility to take ownership and drive outcomes, ensuring we contribute to taking the organisation forward. We understand our priorities and what needs to be delivered, taking the initiative to keep things moving.
The Design Engineer – Aircraft Structures / Mechanical Systems is responsible for providing operational design support for the Qantas Group Fleet as well as managing small design projects. In this role you will provide aircraft operational and production design support, developing repairs and authorisation to continue in service under the Qantas CASR 21.J Design Organisation approval. You will be an expert in your Structures/Mechanical field and exercise a mature professional engineering judgment in a broad range of fields.
You’ll have –

Professional Engineering degree qualifications in Aeronautical, Mechanical or equivalent.
Extensive experience with development and approval of engineering instructions for repairs and modifications to Boeing or Airbus aircraft in the Line maintenance / MRO type environment.
Extensive experience with compliance finding/verification to FAA FAR Part 25 and EASA CS-25 design standards.
Thorough working knowledge of CASR Part 21 and FAA regulations. An understanding of EASA regulations is desirable.
Current or former Design Engineering Representative (DER) or ODA Unit Member (UM) would be highly regarded.
Current experience in assessing defects to aircraft mechanical systems and structural damage to Part 25 certified aircraft (including a working knowledge of Airbus and Boeing SRMs/AMMs/OEM CMMs as applicable), developing and approving repairs and modifications to address aircraft defects.
Strong customer focus capable of managing multiple stakeholder expectations and delivering outcomes under significant time constraint.
Proven organizational and communication skills, with an ability to translate complex technical information clearly and concisely.
Comprehensive understanding of Qantas and customer maintenance operations.
Hold US citizenship or be eligible to work in the US.

Why Qantas?
You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.
There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.
The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel from the USA to Australia and within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 4 weeks’ vacation and 15 days sick leave for eligible employees.
We are planning for the future: Our 401K match offering is 8% for eligible employees.
We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Qantas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
If you’re ready to step into a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application and let’s explore how we go places together.
Applications close: Tuesday, 23rd of April 2024 (PDT)
To apply, please click the following link: https://qantas.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Qantas_Careers/job/Los-Angeles/Aircraft-Structures-Mechanical—Manager-Compliance-Verification_R95823-1
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

Do you have a Professional Engineering degree qualifications in Aeronautical, Mechanical or equivalent? If so, please specify degree qualification and what university you attended.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90045