Job title: Mech Systems Design & Analysis Engineer 4

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Long Beach, CA

Shift timings: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Summary:

The Client’s team is searching for a mid- or senior-level Mechanical Systems Design and Analysis Engineer, situated in Long Beach, California.

This position is to support the C-17 military cargo aircraft operating around the world. The 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 customers, Field Engineers, and C-17 aircraft).
• Performs root cause analysis for field issues, provides corrective actions, and communicates with USAF customers (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.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of experience designing and supporting aircraft mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and electro-mechanical 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.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• C-17 or other military aircraft experience.
• 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 the procurement system.

Typical Education:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD 4 years' related work experience, Master 7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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Benefits: SPECTRA FORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRA FORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRA FORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.

At SPECTRA FORCE , we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $67.13/hr.