Senior Engineer, Flight Controls
Company: Honda Aircraft Company, LLC
Location: Greensboro
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Purpose Senior Design Engineer responsible
for the conceptual design and production engineering of Aircraft
Flight Control Mechanical Systems. The candidate will be
responsible for conceptual layout, detailed design, hands on
aircraft production support, in-service design support for
mechanical and electromechanical aspects of the aircraft flight
control system. Candidate to have future capability of becoming a
FAA DER. Key Accountabilities Generate 3D Models and Drawings
utilizing CATIA Version 5. Perform trade studies for the mechanical
systems team to identify optimal engineering solution. Utilize
drafting and Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
knowledge to optimize part design for cost and functionality.
Perform clean sheet mechanical systems layouts. Implement
industry’s best engineering practices (design for manufacturing,
design for reliability and design for maintainability). Implement
design solutions optimized for cost and weight. Participate in
design reviews with management, external and internal customers.
Perform kinematic studies and system performance analysis for
mechanical and electromechanical mechanisms. Perform mechanical
system architecture development and verify through the use of
modeling and simulation tools. Review and analysis of flight test
data. Collaborate with the Integrated Product Team to resolve
cross-functional issues. Generate qualification test plans and
reports. Generate system test plans, perform testing, analyze
results and prepare reports. Manages task execution to ensure
on-time and on-target completion. Searches for problem root cause
and develop corrective action plans and solutions. Investigate and
disposition production line build issues. Must have a working
knowledge with Material Review Board processes. The candidate must
have the ability to deliver technical presentations effectively to
a diverse and demanding audience. Qualifications, Experience, and
Skills Proficient in use of CATIA Version 5. Proficient in use of
Kinematic function within CATIA Version 5. Advanced knowledge of
drafting rules. Advanced knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and
Tolerancing. Proficient in Microsoft Office Products. Functional
knowledge of Team Center of similar Product Life Cycle tools.
Familiar with FAR Part 23 or Part 25. Familiar with RTCA DO-160
Environmental Qualification Testing. Familiar with Systems
Engineering in accordance with ARP4754 and ARP4761. Familiar with
Rationale DOORS Requirements Management Software. Functional
knowledge of SAP. Working Conditions Incumbents may be routinely
exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or
aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors. Incumbents may be
required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move,
reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions,
as required by job duties. Work in a safe and professional manner
while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA,
State, and Federal regulations, etc.). Read, hear, speak, and see
with no restrictions, as required by job duties. Comprehend and
adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no
restrictions. Effectively communicate in Business English language.
Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the
work shift without assistance, as required by job duties. Pull,
push, carry, lift or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing
up to 50lbs or more during the work shift, with the use of Company
provided “reach assistance technology” or “movement assist
technology” (fork-lifts, pallet jacks, pulleys, dolly’s, robotics
reach equipment, people movers etc.), as required by job
duties.
Keywords: Honda Aircraft Company, LLC, Birmingham , Senior Engineer, Flight Controls, Engineering , Greensboro, Alabama
