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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Engineer - TechOps Repair Engineering - **Company:** Delta Airlines - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer Literacy, Microsoft PowerPoint - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fbf8e866257e2c13 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Material Science Engineering from an accredited institution with 3 years or more of relevant industry experience * Project management experience; strong relationship management skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; multi-tasking abilities; proven results-orientation; and strong analytical, organizational and time management skills * Strong leadership attributes, with the ability to influence and gain support via mutual respect * Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point) * High School diploma or GED equivalent * Embraces diverse people, thinking and styles * Consistently makes safety and security, of self and others, the priority * Compensation and title based upon experience level * Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data. * Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles. * Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency. * Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States., * An advanced degree Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Material Science Engineering from an accredited institution with 5+ years or more of relevant industry experience * + 2 years industry experience credited for a Master's degree, in the listed disciplines + 3 years industry experience credited for a PHD in the listed disciplines * Experience with the repair or design of gas turbine or turbofan engine components and repair concepts typically used in repair/manufacturing (e.g. machining, welding, heat treatment, brazing, cleaning, plating and coatings) * Previous Airline, OEM or MRO experience with commercial aircraft engines * Familiarity with airline flight operations and support systems, 14 CFR 121 and 14 CFR 145 repair station regulations * Six Sigma (GB/BB), Lean Manufacturing, or PMP certification ## Description This Sr Engineer position operates within the Delta TechOps' Repair Engineering Organization. This position provides technical support for turbofan engine MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) activities in one or more areas; Repair Development, New Product Introduction, Process Engineering, or Engine Production Shop Support. Successful applicants for this position will need to translate initiatives into actions and use intra-departmental goals to prioritize work with limited guidance., * Work directly with engine maintenance, engineering team members, and engineering management to develop repair and process solutions for turbofan engine components * Evaluate damage conditions on turbofan engine components to develop and substantiate repairs and implement process improvements/solutions * Define scope of work for development projects, including equipment, tooling and labor requirements * Establish and maintain schedules that achieve defined objectives, including breakdown of tasks and associated resources from conceptualization to industrialization * Work directly with OEMs to secure Source-Repair approval for Delta TechOps * Collaborate with Delta's SMEs and ODA to develop substantiation and regulatory compliance plans * Direct engineering team members to perform testing, calculations and industrialization of repair design * Organize and/or prepare all relevant reports, drawings, and engineering authorizations for assigned projects * Assist in the formulation of business case justifications and bids to bring to MRO work into Delta TechOps * Engage in the development of lesser experienced engineers ## Related Videos - [Tackling the Risks of AI - With AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1690-tackling-the-risks-of-ai-with-ai) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) - [Successful talent development: A joint journey of executives and talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1002-successful-talent-development-a-joint-journey-of-executives-and-talents) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)