Senior Engineer- Component Engineering

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path toward becoming the best airline in aviation history. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations worldwide with millions of customers and thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities where we work, live, and fly. We can only do that with a genuinely diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package to keep you happy, healthy, and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k, and privileges like space-available travel, United is genuinely a one-of-a-kind workplace. Are you ready to travel the world?

Technical Operations

Our Technical Operations team is responsible for maintaining some of the best aircraft in the world. Comprising aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment professionals, and supply chain experts, we ensure our fleet is always ready to transport our customers safely and efficiently. If you’re passionate about aircraft maintenance, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in top condition.

Key responsibilities:

As a Senior Engineer- Component Engineering within the Technical Operations Engineering team, you will support the Component Engineering Group. Your primary focus will be to analyze and solve problems related to aircraft and components design, operation, maintenance, performance, modification, or repair. Your responsibilities will include:

• Write clear technical documents for testing, repair, and overhaul of components to meet manufacturer and regulatory standards.
• Analyze component data (e.g., removal records, shop findings) to identify root causes and initiate corrective actions.
• Develop solutions, including cost/benefit analysis and implementation plans, and manage project execution, often requiring FAA approvals and warranty recovery coordination.
• Address production issues related to design, performance, and modifications, and communicate solutions effectively.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide financial justifications for proposed solutions.
• Build relationships with OEMs and MRO partners for assigned components.
• Interpret technical manuals such as CMM, AMM, and SB, and provide engineering disposition for technical issues.
• Prioritize tasks and coordinate efforts with operational groups to maintain airworthiness, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Location: This position is based at CSC-Willis Tower in Chicago, IL. A hybrid work schedule is available, typically requiring three days in the office, subject to change based on company needs.

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Industrial) or a related technical field or equivalent work experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in an engineering role within the airline industry.
• Working knowledge of airline, MRO, or OEM operations.
• Familiarity with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), airworthiness design criteria, and aircraft operational characteristics.
• Engineering skill sets which can be applied to a range of aircraft systems, components, maintenance programs, and engines.
• Ability to analyze complex technical issues, detailed level of project management for regulatory compliance modifications.
• Willingness to travel up to 20
• Excellent verbal and technical writing skills needed.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Successful completion of an interview to meet job qualifications.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience with Powerplant ATA Chapters 70-80.
• Knowledge of general ATA chapters, including aircraft systems, structures, and avionics.
• Familiarity with FARS (145, 25, 121).
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Teams.
• Experience in programming languages (Python, SQL, JavaScript) is a plus.

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