Lead Aerospace Design Engineer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posted 4 hours ago | Updated moments ago

Overview

On Site
$80.0000 - $85.0000
Full Time

Skills

Siemens NX
ASME Y14.5
Bachelor's Degree
Aviation/Aerospace/Defense Background

Job Details

Position: Lead Aerospace Design Engineer
Industry: Manufacturing
Type: 6+ months contract-to-hire
Location: Los Angeles, CA (5x on-site)
Pay Rate: $80 - $85 per hour

Day to day:




  • Develop mechanical design layouts and define requirements and interfaces, including Level 0-2 documentation.



  • Run analysis tools to develop system performance budgets, specifically for size and weight.



  • Execute trade study assessments for varying mechanical configurations based on performance and budget.



  • Develop mechanical layouts, select components, and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).



  • Create detailed mechanical assembly or test procedures and test setups for part/assembly qualification.




Must haves:




  • Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical, Structural, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).



  • 7+ years of experience, including significant time designing structural or avionics systems for space.



  • 5+ years of experience with Siemens NX and NX Teamcenter.



  • Strong knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.



  • Experience supporting development and qualification test campaigns of flight hardware.



  • Familiarity with issue-tracking applications like JIRA or TRAC and experience working with government agencies.



  • Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) using FEMAP/NASTRAN or equivalent tools.



  • Experience with space hardware thermal vacuum (TVAC) and vibration testing.




Plusses:



  • Solid understanding of design for manufacturing (DFM) methods.



  • High sense of ownership and the ability to deliver results independently with minimal direction.



  • Master's or PhD in Mechanical, Structural, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related discipline.




Salary and Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position is between $80 - $85 per hour. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.



Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable).

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