747 Hydraulics SME

Post Date

Sep 04, 2024

Location

Leesburg,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

20176
US
Nov 03, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

DGO-731440

Pay Rate

$56 - $70 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a fully remote Hydraulics SME in support of an Air Force contract. This job is a remote work opportunity, with travel requirements or ONSITE in Dayton, Ohio. Great matching candidates will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Boeing 747-8 Hydraulics System and play a critical role in ensuring the system's optimal performance, reliability, and safety, especially when tasked with generating a baseline definition of the system's performance without access to existing documentation from Boeing leveraging deep technical expertise, the SME will conduct a thorough assessment of the hydraulic systems, including the four independent systems that power light controls, landing gear, brakes, and other essential functions. This involves detailed inspections, functional testing, and data collection on pressure levels, flow rates, response times, and system redundancies. By analyzing system behavior under various operational conditions and collaborating with maintenance teams, flight crews, and other SMEs, the SME will document key performance metrics and identify potential areas for improvements Drawing on experience with similar aircraft systems, the SME infers expected performance parameters, ensuring that the 747-8's hydraulics systems operate within specified parameters. The resulting baseline provides a comprehensive understanding of the system's current state, serving as a foundation for future modifications, maintenance strategies, and performance optimizations, ultimately contributing to the aircraft's overall reliability and operational readiness.

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Required Skills & Experience

· 10+ years of experience with B747-8 or variant (B747-200/300, -400, VC-25, E4) aircraft hydraulics systems; Must be able to deconstruct 747 hydraulic systems without the use of a Boeing manual
· Must be willing to travel to customer facility (Dayton and/or Wichita), during initial development phase up to 2 weeks per month, then as necessary.
· Ability to evaluate existing subsystem and provide input related to new or modified requirements.
· Must possess excellent communication skills with ability to produce analytical studies or test data supporting existing subsystem and provide modification impact assessment rationale when applicable.
· Ability to work both independently and effectively within a team and participate in a dynamic, rapid paced environment to meet aggressive program goals.
· Bachelor degree in STEM programs
· U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person (Perm Resident/Green Card holder) is required.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Subsystem Experience: Direct experience in architecting, ground testing, and/or flight testing 747-8 subsystems or components.
Analytical and Testing Techniques: Knowledgeable in techniques to characterize subsystem requirements, I/O, and system characteristics.
Testing and Certification: Prior experience with ground and flight testing, and/or STC certification.
Hands-On Experience: Practical experience in maintenance, debugging, or instrumentation at the aircraft level.
Requirements Management: Experience with requirements management and MBSE system modeling tools.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.