Aerospace Engineer jobs in Downey, CA

Aerospace Engineer researches and develops structural engineering specifications for aerospace products, parts, or associated operations to improve the efficiency and reliability of aerospace systems. Analyzes results of stress tests on various craft and missile parts to determine material durability and tolerances. Being an Aerospace Engineer oversees flight tests of prototypes and analyzes resulting data to validate flight characteristics and identify necessary improvements. Conducts calculations and utilizes simulations to evaluate aerodynamics, structural integrity, propulsion efficiency, and the effect on fuel consumption of new or existing materials. Additionally, Aerospace Engineer utilizes CAE, 3-D, and digital modeling to create detailed plans and specifications to support production. Assists quality assurance and purchasing teams with the evaluation of new or existing suppliers, products and materials, or technologies. Understands and complies with all federal regulatory requirements and specifications. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Aerospace Engineer work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be an Aerospace Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)
  • Regent Aerospace Corporation.
  • Valencia, CA FULL_TIME
  • The following description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required by the person filling this position.  Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of this position at any time.

    SUMMARY:
    • Design and develop repairs for components submitted for repairs, for product changes, and for product enhancements. Coordinate decision-making for in-house manufacture, repair, or outside supply. Provide engineering support for determining repair solutions (repair instructions) for items identified as repairable. 
    • Maintain a continuing liaison relationship with engineering and manufacturing to ensure that repaired items ship on time and within budget, and ensure repairs are accomplished with effective utilization of available manufacturing resources.
    • Configure assembly processes, sequence of activities, and material handling toward repair programs. 
    • Research and identify outside vendors that can accomplish repairs, if required. Maintain current knowledge of competitive technologies including manufacturing and materials developments as related to company products.
    • Conduct testing utilizing existing test protocols or create new ones as needed to ensure process capability.
    • Maintain complete, accurate, and timely manufacturing documentation including assembly procedures, testing methods, packaging and labeling instructions, BOM, and others as required.
    • Oversee the detailed manufacturing planning for each part and assembly. Specify BOM structure, methods, sequence of operations, shop routing, time standards, and tooling as required.
    • Participate in material review board activities to review and disposition non-conforming materials and assemblies.
    • Participate in company safety committee and environmental programs as required.
    • Provides sustaining engineering support to production.
    • Participate in the implementation of corrective actions to improve production and/or quality.
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
    • Thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.
    • Ability to work independently or lead a team working on specific engineering projects.
    • Strong written and verbal English communication skills are required 
    • Goal-driven independent thinker, equally capable as an individual contributor or project team leader.
    • Must possess the drive to get the job done in the face of unknowns and a willingness to jump in whenever needed.
    • Ability to work with a professional and positive attitude to improve processes and is data-driven.
    • Familiar with AutoCAD software.  Adept use of Excel, MS project, Word, and Window based programs.
    JOB REQUIREMENTS:
    • Utilize educational background, work experience, and common sense to perform the required job functions for this position.
    • May require on-the-job training, continuing education or other employer required training.
    MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
    Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering plus three years applicable experience, or, Seven (7) years of applicable on-the-job experience.
     
    MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:
    • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials and procedures
    • Ability to use sound, logical thinking in choosing a particular course of action
    • Ability to establish policies and procedures
    • Ability to meet schedules
    • Ability to read blueprints, process specifications, and component maintenance manuals
    • Ability to interact with a team of coworkers
    • Problem-solving and decision-making skills
    • Ability to organize and communicate work processes
    PHYSICAL MOTION:
    May sit at least 35% of each workday at a desk working on a computer and/or doing paperwork. Otherwise, working in the shop area and examining hardware, interacting with coworkers, filling out paperwork or working at a WIP computer station.
     
    DEGREE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
    The candidate will be required to sit, stand, walk and occasionally move light objects.  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and less force more frequently.
     
    VISUAL DEMANDS:
    • Color perception
    • Depth perception
    MENTAL PROCESSES:
    Reasoning                               Remembering                                      Decision making
    Planning                                  Combining information                      Analyzing
    Advising                                 Instructing                                           Writing
    Initiative                                  Imagination                                         Creativity
    Problem solving                      Using mathematics                              Composing
    Judgment                                Using program logic
     
    WORK ENVIRONMENT:
    • Inside work (shop & office)
    • Noise
    • Air contamination
    • Physical hazards
    EQUIPMENT:
    • Precision tools/instruments (micrometers, calipers, Rockwell hardness tester, etc.)
    • Non-precision tools/instruments (hand tools)
    • Computer hardware and software including
    • Microsoft Word
    • Microsoft Excel
    • OMNI (Company ERP/MRP)
    • AutoCAD
    • Solidworks
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Design Engineer (Aerospace)
  • Regent Aerospace Corporation.
  • Valencia, CA FULL_TIME
  • JOB TITLE: Design Engineer FLSA STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Director, Engineering The following description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of ...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Aerospace Engineer
  • Startech Network Inc.
  • Los Angeles, CA FULL_TIME
  • Startech Networks, Inc. is seeking an experienced Aerospace Engineer with US Work Authorization for a full-time permanent new product development position in Los Angeles, California. Job Requirements:...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Aerospace Engineer
  • Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.
  • El Segundo, CA FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for an Aerospace Engineer SME to support Space Systems Command (SSC) S4. This is a full-time opportunity located in Los Angeles, CA. **...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Sr. Flight Test Engineer
  • AEVEX Aerospace
  • Palmdale, CA FULL_TIME
  • Flight Test Engineer Support Sr/Senior Flight Test Engineer AEVEX Aerospace is hiring for a Flight Test Engineer support position for the MQ-9 and Predator B variants development test, designing top-l...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Facilities Mechanical Engineer
  • The Aerospace Corporation
  • El Segundo, CA FULL_TIME
  • The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded researc...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Lead Aerospace Engineer - New Product Development
  • Strivector
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • THE EMPLOYER Take your career up a few notches with this is a power management company. THE JOB This is a Lead Aerospace...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Spacecraft Avionics Engineer
  • Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company
  • El Segundo, CA
  • Company Overview Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exac...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Stress Engineer - Aerospace Manufacturing - Contract!
  • ALIGN Executive Search
  • West Covina, CA
  • Job Description Job Description What you will be doing: Perform stress analysis and determine allowable flight and groun...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Master Production Scheduler
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Brea, CA
  • Job Description Job Description "Launch" your new career with AEC, a Division of Karman Space & Defense! COME JOIN OUR T...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patent Agent with Aerospace/Engine Technology Background
  • Venable LLP
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Venable LLP's Patent Prosecution and Counseling group seeks a patent agent with a background in aerospace engineering an...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Aerospace Engineer
  • Agile Global Solutions
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Apply Today!!! We are looking for a Lead Aerospace Engineer to join our team. FULLTIME R...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lead Spacecraft Avionics Engineer
  • Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company
  • El Segundo, CA
  • Company Overview Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exac...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Actuation Engineer - Aerospace Manufacturing
  • ALIGN Executive Search
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Overview: The Actuation Engineer designs, develops, and tests all aspects of mechanical ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Downey is a city located in southeast Los Angeles County, California, United States, 13 mi (21 km) southeast of downtown Los Angeles. It is considered part of the Gateway Cities. The city is the birthplace of the Apollo space program. It is also the home of the oldest still operational McDonald's restaurant in the world. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 111,779. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.6 square miles (33 km2). 12.4 square miles (32 km2) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) of it (1.27%) is water. The cities...
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$86,379 to $101,813
Downey, California area prices
were up 3.2% from a year ago

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