Design Engineer

JOB TITLE:
Design Engineer

LOCATION: Palmdale, CA

PAY RATE: $30.00 - 110.00 per hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
• Clearance:
  Active secret clearance required
• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
• Benefits:
  Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
• Perks:
  Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Performs hardware integration and final assembly including liaison actions.
• Reviews engineering models and technical drawings for producibility and identifies design errors, omissions, and deficiencies.
• Recommends revisions or improvements in design layout to responsible engineers or designers.
• Works within a model based engineering environment (3DX).
• Defines operations procedures and build sequences using understanding of flight hardware and assembly processes.
• Provides input on design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and assembly or service techniques.
• Investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies.
• Supports development, prototype or first article programs (new product introduction).
• Applies aircraft experience including production support, maintenance, or testing.
• Desired:
  Performs on-vehicle testing and troubleshooting of aircraft sub-systems, liaison engineering, hands‑on production floor support, manufacturing assembly work instruction authoring, jet engine integration, wire harness installation, aircraft fuel systems, and Delmia software usage.

• Active secret clearance required.
• 10+ years of aircraft sub-systems or structures assembly or integration experience.
• 5+ years of applied aircraft experience (production support, maintenance, or testing).
• 4+ years of recent experience in 3DX or Catia V5 software.
• Experience with development, prototype, or first article program support (new product introduction).
• Experience reviewing engineering models and technical drawings for producibility of new designs.
• Ability to work independently within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) and make critical program decisions.
• Preferred:
  On-vehicle testing and troubleshooting of aircraft sub-systems.
• Preferred:
  Liaison engineering experience and hands‑on production or shop floor support.
• Preferred:
  Engineering degree, A&P license, or similar aviation maintenance certification.

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.