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Engineer III (Hill Airforce Base, Ogden, UT)

Location : OGDEN, UT, United States

Job Family : Engineering

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Nov 11, 2025

Job ID : 60921

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About Parker Aerospace:

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight throughout the aircraft's lifecycle, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise and our breadth of differentiated technologies ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited professional and personal development opportunities. Working with some of the industry's most brilliant minds, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges.

Position Summary:

The position will be based in Ogden, UT at Hill Air Force Base as a sustaining engineer supporting legacy hydraulic flight control components in an aerospace repair station environment. Core tasks include driving process and product improvements through collecting and analyzing component performance data sets, as well as leading cost effectiveness projects, reliability improvements and implementing lean practices for a Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contract in partnership between Parker and the United States Air Force. Develops and recommends solutions to engineering requirements for complex or specialized projects or systems, including program scope, cost and schedule constraints. Applies engineering principles commonly practiced within aerospace MRO (Maintenance, Repair, & Overhaul) associated with hydraulics and aircraft flight controls.

Responsibilities:

+ Investigates design factors such as function, materials, performance, material interchangeability, costs (non-recurring and recurring), operational efficiency, and contractual requirements. Will require close collaboration with USAF partnership and customer teams as well as multiple Parker divisions.

+ Applies scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure the outcome and consequence of process improvements in the areas of testing, assembly/disassembly procedures, component inspection, and component substitution. Interprets and validates test results for accuracy, precision, and areas of improvement. Recommends product qualification procedures and parameters to achieve customer and product reliability and safety standards (e.g. failure analysis). May utilize and interpret predictive models to correlate engineering initiatives with production forecast and cost targets.

+ Provides technical information for review with Parker divisional teams across the country using established engineering practices, standards, and documentations methods (e.g. structured design process; customer design reviews). Writes supporting documentation for procedures and technical reports; may write technical responses or proposals for customer.

+ Contributes to the completion milestones associated withs specific projects (e.g. create function diagrams and system layouts; review detailed drawings and schematics; define data structure, interfaces and programming logic; analyze material requirements; research customer data item requirements).

+ Reviews product specifications to ensure clarity, completeness, form, fit, function, and conformity to aerospace and military standards and procedures. Identifies design errors, omissions and other deficiencies and recommends revisions, engineering change orders and improvement to engineering management or the project team.

+ Maintains and further develops professional and technical knowledge through on-the-job training, educational workshops, reviewing technical publications and/or participating in professional associations.

+ Shares specialized knowledge with others in the organization while protecting intellectual property rights when representing the company on specific projects or engineering tasks. May lead to mentoring opportunities within the company.

+ Will closely monitor test/repair production failures requiring detalied root cause & analysis, corrective action development, and planned execution to deadlines and report outs. Lean concepts and tools are highly encouraged to facilitate improvements in first pass yield and associated processes. These will require collaborating cross functionally within the Hill Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams to support delivery of repairs at Hill AFB and with Parker divisions.

Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s Degree (BS) (or Profession Engineer (PE) certificate) in an engineering or science technical discipline

+ Ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 4-6 years of related experience. Must be a self-starter and proactively utilize team objectives, voice of the customer, and divisional resources to drive projects of varying complexity through completion per negotiated timelines.

+ Has thorough knowledge of product area and domain and develops a breadth of knowledge of military and aerospace industry practices, techniques, regulations and policies

+ Proficient with engineering design and analysis tools (e.g. computer aided design or modeling systems, Catia preferred)

+ Ability to use standard MS software packages. Will require learning specialized Parker engineering databases and systems.

+ Highly proficient with Lean based problem-solving tools, problem solving of hydraulic/fluid power systems, and project management tracking of milestones.

+ Ability to manage multiple inputs from various external customers/partners as well as internal divisional shareholders regarding projects and team goals. Actively applies judgement in meeting regulatory and company procedural requirements. Works collaboratively in a team environment.

+ Ability to effectively communicate and present status, actions, recommendations and other technical information with clarity and precision. Responsiveness and professionalism to customers, partners, and internal divisional team members is of the upmost importance.

+ Bachelor’s Degree (BS) (or Profession Engineer (PE) certificate) in an engineering or science technical discipline

+ Ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 4-6 years of related experience. Must be a self-starter and proactively utilize team objectives, voice of the customer, and divisional resources to drive projects of varying complexity through completion per negotiated timelines.

+ Has thorough knowledge of product area and domain and develops a breadth of knowledge of military and aerospace industry practices, techniques, regulations and policies

+ Proficient with engineering design and analysis tools (e.g. computer aided design or modeling systems, Catia preferred)

+ Ability to use standard MS software packages. Will require learning specialized Parker engineering databases and systems.

+ Highly proficient with Lean based problem-solving tools, problem solving of hydraulic/fluid power systems, and project management tracking of milestones.

+ Ability to manage multiple inputs from various external customers/partners as well as internal divisional shareholders regarding projects and team goals. Actively applies judgement in meeting regulatory and company procedural requirements. Works collaboratively in a team environment.

+ Ability to effectively communicate and present status, actions, recommendations and other technical information with clarity and precision. Responsiveness and professionalism to customers, partners, and internal divisional team members is of the upmost importance.

Preferred:

+ Aerospace engineering experience; proficiency in hydraulic and/or flight control hardware.

+ Aerospace repair station experience.

+ Experience working as a DOD engineer or as a contractor.

+ Experience problem solving and supporting of test stand functionality.

+ Aerospace Quality experience preferred (AS9100).

+ Project management experience preferred.

+ Aerospace engineering experience; proficiency in hydraulic and/or flight control hardware.

+ Aerospace repair station experience.

+ Experience working as a DOD engineer or as a contractor.

+ Experience problem solving and supporting of test stand functionality.

+ Aerospace Quality experience preferred (AS9100).

+ Project management experience preferred.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth, and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Health and Wellbeing:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.

Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.

On-site facilities: cafeteria with a wide array of food options, mini-mart, and vending machines.

Participation in health and emotional well-being challenges with rewards.

Financial Security and Growth:

Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.

Retirement benefits: 401(k) with company match opportunity.

Income Protection, Life Insurance, Accidental Life and dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance.

Work-Life Balance and Flexibility:

Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours, plus up to 15 paid holidays, including a company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year’s.

Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.

Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.

Career Advancement and Education:

Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program.

Parker Purpose Opportunities:

Business Resource Groups promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.

Additional Benefits:

Employee Perks on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.)

Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000)

Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or other appropriate status is required for certain positions in accordance with U.S. import & and export regulations. (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”) If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination. This position is subject to meeting US export compliance and/or US Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Parker provides a drug-free workplace in accordance with its policies and applicable state laws. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)