Job Description

Who YOU are and what You can become:

Are you ready to elevate your engineering leadership career to the next level? Join ST Engineering San Antonio Aerospace, Inc., a global leader in aviation maintenance, repair, and engineering trusted by major airlines and airfreight carriers worldwide. Our engineering leaders drive innovation, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead high-impact certification programs in a fast-growing, world-class MRO environment. You will play a critical role in shaping technical strategy, improving operational performance, and developing high-performing engineering teams. From leading complex FAA certification programs to influencing enterprise-wide engineering standards, we invest in your growth while you help keep the world’s fleets flying safely and efficiently.

Who WE are and where WE are going:

At ST Engineering, we apply our technology and innovation to solve real-world problems and improve lives. Our dedication to excellence and strong track record have earned us a distinctive reputation for quality and trust as a global technology, defense, and engineering group. Our diverse portfolio spans aerospace, smart city, defense, and public security sectors. As we continue to expand globally, our engineering expertise is at the forefront of transforming aviation systems and future-proofing critical infrastructure.

What YOU will doTake charge of engineering and certification operations to ensure regulatory compliance, technical excellence, and program success across aviation projects.

In This Role, You Will:

• Oversee engineering and certification activities, ensuring compliance with FAA and international regulations
• Lead and optimize engineering workflows for efficiency and quality outcomes
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and program risks
• Ensure engineering programs are executed on schedule and within regulatory requirements
• Maintain and enhance company engineering procedures, policies, and standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and certification processes
• Support proposal development, pricing strategies, and technical bid submissions
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership to improve operational performance
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams to build a strong leadership pipeline
• Extensive experience in aviation engineering, certification, or MRO environments
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and programs
• Strong knowledge of FAA and international regulatory frameworks

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Working knowledge or ability to acquire skills in the following:

• FAA certification processes and regulatory compliance
• Engineering program management and lifecycle execution
• Risk management and mitigation strategies
• Technical documentation, procedures, and quality systems
• Proposal development and technical writing
• Cross-functional leadership in aviation or aerospace environments
• Continuous improvement methodologies

What YOU need:

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

SUPERVISION: Under the general direction of a supervisor. Normally performs duties after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. There is some opportunity for discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. The assignment is usually reviewed upon completion.

INTERPERSONAL RELATION: A moderate level of interpersonal skills is required to maintain an effective relationship with co-workers and supervision.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT: Requires easy mobility around various sections of aircraft and the dexterity to remove and replace parts in a timely manner. Requires mental skills and quickness with the ability to cope with stress and intense effort or exertion usually caused by long working hours. Must have the capacity to gain knowledge by hearing for one’s own safety due to the dangers involved. The working environment requires standing 90% of the workday on hard surfaces. Must be able to lift 50lbs. and report to work regularly.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field required

PREFFERED: Advanced degree preferred

YOU get more than Just compensation with US:

ST Engineering considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location.

Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

• Annual bonus incentive
• 401K with company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Disability
• PTO
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities

Background and Drug Screening Requirements- As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.

Equal Opportunity- It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. ST Engineering is committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed.Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

Reasonable Accommodations -ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 1-571-771-0101.or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us