Mechanical Engineer II

PTF Consulting • Tustin, CA

9h

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer II conceptualizes, designs, develops, manufactures, and tests deployable space objects, and advances engineering capabilities through internal and contract research and development programs. The role supports lightweight advanced spacecraft deployables and related electromechanical products from design through manufacturing, testing, and acceptance. It involves working with suppliers and multidisciplinary internal and external teams to meet engineering, customer, and industry requirements; troubleshooting manufacturing and product issues; and supporting development, qualification, and acceptance testing. The position may serve as Cognizant Engineer for a design and may supervise or troubleshoot assembly and test activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• At least two years of experience in the aerospace engineering industry, outside academia, with exposure to disciplines including mechanical design, development, and testing.
• At least two years of SolidWorks CAD experience.
• U.S. Government Security Clearance required, with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Experience with systems engineering tools and practices, including CAMEO, DOORS, and requirements verification and validation.
• Experience with MATLAB, LabVIEW, or mechatronics.

Responsibilities

• Use SolidWorks to design components and subassemblies of lightweight, advanced spacecraft deployables.
• Perform initial mechanical and structural sizing using handbooks before handing designs to Analysis for finite-element modeling.
• Work with suppliers to select commercial off-the-shelf or custom-fabricated components that meet engineering needs.
• Interpret industry and customer materials and process specifications and support design compliance.
• Coordinate with other disciplines, suppliers, and customers to meet thermal, electrical, and system requirements.
• May serve as Cognizant Engineer for a design from inception through completion.
• Work safely with mechanical tools, chemical cleaning solutions, and bonding adhesives.
• Supervise or inspect bonding of lightweight composite polymers and thin films for compliance with engineering requirements.
• May supervise or troubleshoot assembly of electromechanical products in clean-room or laboratory environments, electronic-component assembly, and routine development, qualification, or acceptance test equipment.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing errors involving lightweight deployable structures, electromechanical assemblies, or components.
• Recommend continuous improvements to drawings, procedures, work instructions, shop orders, and laboratory work requests; advise Engineering and Quality on preventative and corrective actions.
• May review receiving or in-process inspections and supplier certificates of conformance and test records with Quality personnel.
• Ensure accurate completion of shop orders, work instructions, and product test and inspection records; may write manufacturing work instructions or shop orders.
• Interpret aerospace drawings and laboratory work requests, including GD&T requirements, and work with engineers, lab technicians, and supplier representatives to update manufacturing drawings and procedures.
• Write test plans and procedures for in-process, acceptance, and qualification testing of prototype and flight hardware.
• Define development and fabrication of test setups; plan, execute, and interpret designed experiments to identify and characterize critical process factors.
• Analyze and post-process test data, and assist with installation and validation of process and test equipment.
• Communicate product performance and functionality issues to technicians, Quality, and the program office; contribute to work instructions, batch records, and equipment logs.
• Provide technical support to customers during teleconferences, design reviews, and technical interchange meetings, and drive engineering action items to closure.
• Follow safety guidelines, report unsafe conditions, and apply 5S principles to maintain a clean, safe, organized, and productive work area.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with the company covering 100% of the cost for employees and dependents.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Company-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off, up to four weeks in the first year.
• Paid holidays.
• Competitive salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level