Drafter - ONSITE - Chatsworth, CA

GP Strategies Government Solutions•Chatsworth, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

GP Strategies Government Solutions is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer or Designer/Drafter to join their aerospace team at the Chatsworth facility. This is an onsite, benefitted, full-time position focused on supporting high-impact government missions within the Public Sector. The role involves performing core technical duties, including creating and revising 2D drawings and 3D models, conducting engineering analysis, preparing technical reports, and supporting procurement, testing, and production. The company culture emphasizes performance, respect, fairness, and collaboration, supporting a diverse workforce.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution preferred
Engineering experience in aerospace, pressure systems, high-reliability manufacturing, or related fields
Strong expertise in ASME Pressure Vessel Code and Piping Code requirements.
Proven experience in cycle life analysis (fatigue, fracture mechanics).
Familiarity with common ASNT nondestructive testing methods; hands-on experience with Acoustic Emission Testing strongly preferred.
Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Project (required for scheduling and project tracking).
SolidWorks modeling and AutoCAD modeling/drawing creation
Piping and vessel system drawings
P&ID development
Isometric piping drawings
Preferred experience as an engineer or designer/drafter proficient in these tools and drawing types
Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Fingering (typing), communicating, repetitive motions.
Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read.
May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting.
Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license registered in the State of California.
API 510 (Pressure Vessel Inspection) and API 570 (Piping Inspection) certifications.

Responsibilities

Perform the core technical duties of a Staff Engineer, including creating/revising 2D drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD and SolidWorks for aerospace pressure vessels, piping systems, tooling, and assemblies.
Conduct detailed engineering analysis per ASME Pressure Vessel Code (Section VIII), ASME B31.3 Piping Code, and cycle life analysis (fatigue, fracture mechanics, fitness-for-service).
Familiar with nondestructive inspection ASNT methods (Visual Examination, Liquid Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Ultrasonic Testing); support Acoustic Emission Testing as needed.
Prepare technical reports, specifications, calculations, and presentations using the full Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
Utilize Microsoft Project to develop, maintain, and track project schedules, resource allocation, milestones, and critical paths for engineering and manufacturing initiatives.
Support procurement, testing, and production in a shop environment, including troubleshooting, fit checks, and use of basic hand tools.
Additional tasking may include cutting, flaring, and orbital welding of clean tubing systems.
Be able to support assembly and testing of final products in both a shop and clean room environment.
Travel up to 20% of the time for supplier audits, customer meetings, field support, installations, or training activities.
Lead or participate in design reviews, engineering change orders, root-cause investigations, continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain full documentation and regulatory compliance.