Job description

A high profile Aerospace and Defense company is looking for a Mechanical Systems Engineer to join their on site team in Tehachapi, CA!

Job Description

• Plays an integral role in all aircraft systems (fuel, hydraulic, electrical, landing gear, etc.) designs for the Advanced Design team

• Perform aircraft conceptual and preliminary systems design and analysis • Perform trade studies (weight, performance, systems sizing)

• Create engineering designs, layouts and drawings for aircraft functional systems

• Lead a team of designers/draftsman to complete engineering drawing packages

• Complete designs using Catia/Solidworks design software

• Knowledge of manufacturing - hands-on experience with tube assemblies, ducts, harnesses, part fabrication and assembly processes a plus

• Composite knowledge a plus

• Working knowledge of GD&T

• Problem solving skill sets

• In-depth understanding of maintaining complex Bills of Material

• Pursues all cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability

• Performs critical path analysis and prepares and implements work-around plans to ensure the successful completion of projects

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering or related

• 10+ years of experience in Aerospace and Defense

• Experience designing aircraft systems (fuel, hydraulic, electrical, landing gear)

• Extensive experience in a similar role within military/aerospace or similar industry

• Supervisory experience

• Collates cost data relating to the mechanical design

• Ensures the mechanical design functionally meets the user’s requirements

• Produces designs to specified deadlines and achieves the required timescales

• Sets an example to the other members of the mechanical design team on how to manage designs

• Confident, proactive character, ability to take the lead in challenging situations

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Good IT skills

• Critical thinking along with active listening

• Committed to undertaking professional development

• CATIA V5 / Solidworks (10,000+ hours minimum)

• GD&T experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50.00 - $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tehachapi, CA 93561: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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