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How would you like to work for one of the premier Space Aerospace companies in the United States? This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to work on amazing spacecrafts.
We at The Structures Company have an opportunity for you as a Mechanical Systems Design Engineer!
This is a Hybrid role out of Tustin, CA for 1st shift. Must work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remote.
The responsibilities will range from early concept and development, through full production. The primary tasks involve developing engineering definitions for mechanical system components and assemblies while optimizing for operation, maintenance, and commercial service.
Engineers in this position will also be expected to support supplier efforts, review planned manufacturing procedures to ensure compliance with design specifications and intentions and support test definition for verification testing of components and subsystems.
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Develop 3D models, familiar with systems schematics, and create engineering definitions for detail parts, assemblies, and installations.
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Establish design tolerances for the production of system components and assemblies.
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Participate in the review, approval, and release process of engineering definition.
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Support the creation and review of engineering definitions to ensure compliance with design requirements and company processes.
Required Skills and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with 5+ years of experience in design engineering. Or associate degree in mechanical design with 5+ years of experience.
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Knowledge of and experience with vehicle mechanical systems, machine design or structural design.
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Experience with CATIA V5/6 or similar CAD software is a must. Experience with CATIA 3DX and model-based definitions are strongly preferred.
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Working knowledge of design using GD&T.
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Experience with Product Lifecycle Management tools (PLM) and configuration management.
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Excellent decision-making skills with attention to details.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Team player with excellent collaboration, organizational and interpersonal skills.
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Highly dependable, strong work ethic, organized with excellent time management skills.
Preferred Skills and Experience
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Experience with pneumatics, hydraulic, fuel system, flight controls, landing gears, actuation systems or similar kinematics mechanism.
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Experience with prototype, development, experimental, and/or innovative products.
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Hands-on experience with equipment assembly, fabrication, and installation.
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Proactive/self-sufficient/able to work and add value with minimal oversight.
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Willingness to learn new things and continually improve capabilities/skills.
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Optimistic influence on team, department, and community.
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Comfortable working in a creative/fast-paced environment.
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Desire and ability to mentor others.
The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is the main reason we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests, while also providing industry-leading customer service.
We support the majority of Aerospace OEM's and Tier 1 Suppliers across the United States.
We have a national medical, dental and vision plan with United Healthcare and we also have a robust 401K offering. In some cases, there is bonus potential, sick pay and holiday pay for those who qualify.
