Chipton-Ross is seeking a Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in Long Beach, CA.

*This position is 100% ONSITE.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is to support the C-17 military cargo aircraft operated around the world. Focus for this position will be developing and maintaining aircraft mechanical systems such as hydraulics, flight control actuators, landing gear, environmental control, fuel and cargo handling. The successful candidate has an ability to perform systems integration; create assembly and installation drawings, perform basic related analyses and resolve technical problems. This position requires someone that is self-motivated, has leadership skills/lead potential and has good communication skills (verbal and written). This position requires someone that is customer focused with the ability to focus on building strong customer relationships.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops and maintains mechanical systems drawings and specifications
- Supports analysis and design reviews
- Follows documented processes, specifications and procedures that support the design and manufacture of mechanical system commodities
- Performs technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection
- Supports the sustainment, development, and documentation of aircraft systems, primarily mechanical system design (will include interacting directly with USAF customer, Field Engineers, and C-17 aircraft).
- Performs root cause analysis for field issues, provides corrective actions, and communicates with USAF customer (including presentations)
- Guide/mentor engineers in design decisions and design/solution presentations.
- Occasional travel to supply chain locations and military bases.
- Demonstrated ability to lead small teams in establishing goals and managing projects.
- Ability to work multiple tasks concurrently in a time constrained environment. Skilled in dispositioning customer support requests such as Service Reports, Design Deficiency/Material Improvement Projects and Crisis Management Team actions.
- Demonstrate adaptability in accepting assignments outside normal duties as required.

HARD REQUIREMENTS:
If hired, successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment.

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 5 years of experience designing and supporting mechanical systems.
- Knowledge of hydraulic and electromechanical control and actuation in mechanical flight controls.
- Skilled in presenting complex issues and solutions to the Air Force customer in both verbal and written forms.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to follow through.
- Software skills required: MS Office, CAD

DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- C-17 or other military aircraft experience.
- Knowledge of mechanical flight control integration with avionics and flight control software and computers.
- Skilled in Unigraphics NX modeling and Teamcenter drawing release system.
- Skilled in drafting Time Compliance Technical Orders for aircraft in service changes and inspections.
- Demonstrated engineering experience level to obtain Design Engineering Authority to approve waivers, non-conformance corrective actions and rework.
- Demonstrated engineering experience level to obtain Design Approval Engineer authority to approve designs.
- Technical Lead Engineer or ability to obtain certification for that role.
- Versed in client procurement system.

EDUCATION:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is preferred.

TRAVEL: YES
10% supplier travel various locations

FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT
WORK HOURS: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM