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Lead Hydraulics Engineer

RecruitAERO Corporation
Bentonville, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/9/2025
Game Aerospace and RecruitAERO Partnership

RecruitAERO provides best-in-class internal, direct recruitment support for Game Aerospace and we complement their efforts in continuing to bring skilled talent into the company. Are you inspired by working for an innovative company in the aerospace industry? Do you want benefits that protect both you and your family? Do you want to work for a company where people are priority and unique opportunities are present? Let's talk!

Why choose Game Aerospace?

Game Aerospace is a growing aircraft business that designs, manufactures, and sells composite aircraft. Building type-certified, high-performance aircraft under an FAA production certificate that are then delivered and flown all over the world, Game Aerospace is an agile innovator and top performer in the industry. Game Aerospace emphasizes the importance of precision, consistency, and reliability with unique opportunities provided to employees. Providing an environment of growth and change, Game Aerospace affords the opportunity to learn new skillsets and work for a company that invests in their employees.

Additional Perks:

  • Medical coverage options with employer contribution (approximately 85% for employee and 50% for dependents).
  • 4 (four) weeks of Paid Time Off that begins accruing on your first day of employment.
  • 401(k) match up to 4% and vested immediately.
  • Company flying club with aircraft available for employee use. Private pilot training available to employees after 1 (one) year of employment.
  • Relocation assistance available.
  • Progressive leadership that promotes open dialogue for all employees.
  • A salary that is based on your experience and expertise because we welcome high-value candidates.


Want to be a Hydraulics Engineer at Game Aerospace?

We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Hydraulics Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize hydraulic systems critical to aerospace applications. In this role, you will ensure systems meet rigorous aerospace standards and regulatory requirements, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate systems seamlessly, and mitigate risks through robust safety measures. You will oversee testing, validation, and certification processes while providing expertise for system maintenance and upgrades. Additionally, you will manage projects effectively, stay current on industry advancements, and contribute to innovative solutions for the continuous improvement of hydraulic technologies in aerospace.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • System Design: Develop and evaluate hydraulic systems for aerospace applications, including landing gear, flight control systems, and braking systems.
  • System Analysis: Conduct simulations and performance analyses to ensure hydraulic systems meet aerospace standards and operational requirements.
  • Compliance and Standards: Ensure hydraulic system designs comply with FAA, EASA, and other aerospace regulatory standards.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, electrical, and avionics engineers, to integrate hydraulic systems seamlessly into aircraft designs.
  • Risk Mitigation: Identify potential failure points in hydraulic systems and implement robust safety measures and redundancies.
  • Testing and Validation: Oversee the testing and certification of hydraulic components and systems under various operational conditions.
  • Maintenance Recommendations: Provide expertise for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrading of existing aerospace hydraulic systems.
  • Project Management: Manage timelines, budgets, and resources for hydraulic engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery.
  • Research and Development: Stay updated on advancements in aerospace hydraulic technologies and contribute to the continuous improvement of system designs.


Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Hydraulic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited university (relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree on a case-by-case basis).
  • 7 (seven) or more years of relevant work experience in aerospace design, including hydraulic systems.
  • Proficiency with 3D modeling software, preferably SolidWorks.
  • Ability to follow a structured design and certification process.


Want to stand out? Top performers in this role might also have: 

  • Strong technical writing abilities (preferred).
  • Previous work experience with a general aviation OEM (preferred).
  • Experience with 14 CFR Part 23 and interfacing with the FAA (preferred).
  • Passion for aircraft, flying, and all things aviation (preferred).
  • Game Aerospace does not currently provide visa sponsorship.


This is a full-time position with hours Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, with overtime as needed. If you're ready to take your aviation career to new heights, apply today!

Game Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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