Engineer II-Absolute Aviation

Join the Absolute Aviation Team For over 20 years, Absolute Aviation has been known for customer-focused service and reliable aircraft support around the world. As an FAA-certified Repair Station, we take pride in delivering precision and quality across every repair we perform.

Our team specializes in Communication, Electrical, Electro-Mechanical Accessory, and Lighting systems—critical components that keep aircraft flying safely and efficiently. With innovative DER and minor repairs, we help our customers extend component life, reduce costs, and keep operations moving.

At Absolute, we’re all about partnership, growth, and craftsmanship that matters. If you’re passionate about aviation, problem-solving, and working with a team that takes pride in doing things right, you’ll feel right at home here.

We offer a competitive benefits package to full time employees which includes:

Paid Time Off –Vacation, Sick, Holiday’s, and Floating Holidays.

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Company Sponsored Basic Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD

Voluntary Coverages (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life Insurance)

Traditional 401(k) and Roth Savings Plans

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities for advancement

Overview of the Position:

Under the general direction of the Engineering Manager, independently create component repair documentation suitable for FAA and/or airline approval and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers. Develop manufacturing data needed to fabricate components, printed circuit boards and other items to support the repair of aircraft components. Support the repair station technicians by providing technical assistance, test and assembly fixture creation and detailed procedures, and lead moderately complex engineering projects from concept through completion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reverse engineer, troubleshoot, and lead the repair of complex aircraft components, both electrical and mechanical, using manual and automatic measuring equipment.

Establish and validate measurement tolerances using accepted industry practices and/or review of next higher assemblies, applying engineering judgment to non-standard cases.

Create, revise, and approve designs using SolidWorks 3D CAD Software platform and/or Altium PCB software, including review of work completed by less experienced engineers.

Design electrical or mechanical test fixtures, create written procedures, and provide technical guidance on fixture design to other engineers.

Create and approve PMA (Parts Manufacturing Approval) and repair process supporting documentation packages for submittal to the FAA and/or customers.

Lead research efforts, collect data, and work with design teams to evaluate, select, adapt, and modify techniques, procedures and criteria to solve complex problems.

Lead supplier selection activities to manufacture fabricated or PMA parts.

Release and maintain engineering documentation in a Product Lifecycle Management System, and mentor less experienced engineers on documentation practices.

Support the goals of the repair station and the company's core values.

Support an engineering team environment by sharing knowledge, mentoring Associate Engineers and Engineer I staff, participating in collaboration, communicating clearly and showing respect to other team members.

Support scheduled project deadlines, help prioritize team workload, and keep tasks organized.

Other duties that may be assigned.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrated experience independently applying engineering principles in an aviation repair/manufacturing environment. Thorough knowledge and consistent practice of company core values.

Thorough knowledge of document change control processes including Engineering Change Orders, Change Control Board practices and general revision control, with experience participating in or leading CCB reviews.

Must be comfortable working alone, leading project work, or mentoring others in a team environment.

Must understand the importance of quality of work and maintain a high level of excellence and integrity when completing projects, including work reviewed on behalf of others.

Strong technical writing skills, including the ability to review and provide feedback on the technical writing of less experienced engineers.

Proficiency in computer programming languages such as C, Python, C# and VB.Net.

Thorough knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) practices and experience supporting ISO certification audits.

Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements for airworthiness in accordance with FAA and various foreign authorities, including non-standard or complex cases.

Ability to use hand tools, power tools, soldering and safety equipment.