Space Systems Lead Engineer (Product Development)
About The Position
Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is a leading provider of thermal management solutions for aerospace, defense, data centers, energy, and industrial applications. For more than 20 years, ACT has engineered and manufactured innovative technologies that solve complex thermal challenges in demanding environments. Our team is driven by continuous innovation, teamwork, and collaboration, delivering reliable solutions that support critical missions and next-generation technologies worldwide. The Lead PD Engineer supervises and develops engineering staff while ensuring high performance and process consistency across all PD programs. Focus areas include staffing, development, compliance, standardization, conflict resolution, and customer relationship management.
Requirements
- Ability to take on multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Team players who enjoy working with customers, vendors, and co-workers to provide the best service and solutions.
- Embrace new challenges, using critical thinking skills, and developing innovative solutions.
- Minimum B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
- 3+ years of relevant experience required
- Proficiency in using commercial CAD (Solidworks), FEA (Solidworks) and CFD software (Autodesk Simulation, Fluent, Comsol)
- Good verbal and written skills.
- Must be a US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15? (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) due to ITAR restrictions.
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory/leadership experience desired
- Hands-on experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and prototype hardware fabrication and testing is a plus!
Responsibilities
- Supervise, mentor, and develop PD Engineers and Technicians.
- Manage program schedules and budgets
- Conduct performance reviews and manage staffing allocation.
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, NPI workflow, ECNs, and documentation standards.
- Lead departmental improvements and standardization efforts.
- Represent PD in cross-department initiatives.
- Resolve escalated customer or technical issues.
- Support proposals and evaluate new opportunities.
- Maintain frequent communication with customers and team members to resolve issues and provide exceptional products, solutions, and service.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- paid time off
- holidays
- company-paid life & disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- profit-sharing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
