Senior Associate Engineer, Design (Los Angeles, CA)

We are looking for an Associate Engineer, Structures and Dynamics to join our team at our DeSoto/Los Angeles, CA facility.

Under close supervision, the Associate Engineer performs entry-level professional engineering assignments following established policies. The position requires some independent professional judgment and application of engineering principles, theories and concepts. The mechanical engineering responsibilities will concentrate on the design of liquid propulsion thrusters and system level integration.

50% - Perform basic engineering calculations and preliminary design. Apply general knowledge of strength of materials, machining and joining processes, and non-destructive testing. Develop designs using computer aided design tools. Evaluate feasibility through the application of CAD models, engineering drawings and up-front analysis tools.

20% - Coordinate and interact with personnel from other engineering disciplines, manufacturing operations, quality engineering, and supply chain.

10% - Learn and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, as well as associated inspection processes.

10% - Support hardware fabrication, testing, and evaluation. Support anomalies and failure investigations.

10% - Prepare and present technical material to engineering leads and/or small audiences. Generate engineering reports for assigned projects or activities.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). An advanced engineering degree is a plus. A strong mechanical aptitude and experience with CAD software tools is desired, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level. Requires U.S. Citizenship. Must also be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.

Hands-on experience with mechanical systems is strongly preferred (aerospace, automotive, aircraft or machinery). Experience with liquid rocket engines a plus.