Associate Engineer

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Snohomish, WA, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Aerospace
The Role
Entry-level engineering role supporting aircraft component repair and fabrication. Create FAA- and customer-approvable repair documentation, SolidWorks 3D CAD designs, PMA and repair process packages, manufacturing data, and test/assembly fixtures. Provide technical assistance to technicians, assist supplier selection and quoting, and collaborate with engineering teams to meet project deadlines and regulatory requirements.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

 

Join the Soundair Aviation Services Team
Since 1993, Soundair Aviation Services has been keeping aircraft flying with precision, reliability, and pride. What began with flight deck transparencies has grown to include galley inserts, lavatory components, oxygen systems, and more.

For over 30 years, airlines and MROs around the world have trusted our team to deliver quality repairs and fast turnaround times. That trust starts with our people—skilled, dedicated, and passionate about what they do.

At Soundair, we value teamwork, attention to detail, and open communication. Our employees are our greatest asset, bringing unique skills and experience that strengthen our team and drive our success.

As we continue to grow and innovate, we’re looking for people who are motivated to grow with us. Join Soundair and help keep aviation moving forward.

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, and Pharmacy coverage supplemented by Wencor Group)
  • Company Sponsored Basic Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD
  • Voluntary Coverages (Vision, 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:

This is an entry level engineering position designed for those needing to gain experience to transition to Engineer I. Under the direction of the Senior Director, Engineering and Engineering Supervisor, create component repair documentation, suitable for FAA and/or airline approval. Create manufacturing data needed to fabricate components. Support the repair station technicians by providing technical assistance, test and assembly fixture creation and detailed procedures.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage independent projects, analyze technical data, and draft designs.
  • Working closely with experienced staff, create, revise, and review designs using Solidworks 3D CAD Software platform.
  • Working closely with experienced staff, create PMA (Parts Manufacturing Authority) and Repair Process Supporting Documentation Packages for submittal to the FAA and/or customers.
  • Research, collect data, and work with design teams to evaluate, select, adapt, and modify techniques, procedures and criteria to solve problems.
  • Assist in supplier selection to manufacture fabricated or PMA parts and obtain quotes.
  • Support the goals of the repair station and the company's core values.
  • Support an engineering team environment by sharing knowledge, participating in collaboration, communicating clearly and showing respect to other team members.
  • Support scheduled project deadlines and keep tasks organized.
  • Maintain a neat and organized work area
  • Other duties that may be assigned.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Completed or near college graduation with degree or demonstrated equivalent experience.
  • Must be comfortable working alone or in a team environment.
  • Must understand the importance of quality of work and maintain a high level of excellence and integrity when completing projects.
  • Strong technical writing skills.
  • Ability to learn and understand regulatory requirements for airworthiness in accordance with FAA and various foreign authorities.
  • Experience in quality control and new product development within the aviation industry.
  • Ability to use hand tools, power tools, soldering and safety equipment.
Preferred Qualifications

Education / Experience Requirements: Completed or near college graduation with degree or demonstrated equivalent experience. Bachelor's degree (Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering preferred); or equivalent as determined by the hiring manager.

 

Other Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

 

Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

 

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

 

  • Is frequently required to talk or listen.
  • Is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel.
  • Is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 30 pounds.
  • Works in moderate noise levels.
  • Minimal travel required

Skills Required

  • Completed or near college graduation with degree or demonstrated equivalent experience
  • Strong technical writing skills (reports, procedure manuals, documentation)
  • Ability to learn and understand airworthiness regulatory requirements (FAA and foreign authorities)
  • Experience in quality control and new product development within the aviation industry
  • Ability to use hand tools, power tools, soldering and safety equipment
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations; present information effectively
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering

HEICO Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about HEICO and has not been reviewed or approved by HEICO.

  • Retirement Support The company maintains a long‑standing 401(k) program with company matching available to nearly all U.S. employees, with matches sometimes delivered in company stock. Official materials indicate broad participation and subsidiary‑level match structures.
  • Flexible Benefits The package spans medical, dental, vision, HSAs/FSAs, life and disability coverage, PTO and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an EAP, and various discounts, with multiple plan choices. Eligibility and specifics can differ by subsidiary.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellness programs such as health fairs, screenings, flu shots, and on‑site classes appear alongside fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts. These offerings complement core coverage and support day‑to‑day wellbeing.

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The Company
HQ: Hollywood, FL
709 Employees
Year Founded: 1957

What We Do

HEICO Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of aerospace, defense, and electronics related products and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Flight Support Group (FSG/HEICO Aerospace) and Electronic Technologies Group (ETG). HEICO Aerospace offers jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts. It also involves in manufacturing specialty aircraft/defense related parts; offering thermal insulation blankets primarily for aerospace, defense, and commercial applications; subcontracting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); providing specialty parts as a subcontractor for aerospace and industrial OEMs, and the United States government. In addition, this segment distributes hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components for the aviation markets.

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