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Design Engineer

Palmdale, California
Up to $110.00 DOE
Job ID: 218628 Secret Clearance

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Palmdale, California
Up to $110.00 DOE
12 months
1
High School/GED
Secret
Jun 11, 2026

Job Description

Job #218628

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Deisgn Engineer for a contract opportunity in Palmdale, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

  • 10+ years of aircraft sub-systems or structures assembly / integration
  • Development/ protype/ first article, program support (new product introduction / NPI)
  • Current proficiency in 3DX or Catia V5 software
  • Review of engineering models and technical drawings for producibility of new designs
  • Applied aircraft experience (such as production support, maintenance or testing)

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for hardware integration and final assembly including liaison actions.

Reviews engineering models and technical drawings for producibility.

Identifies design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommends revisions and/or improvements in design layout to responsible engineers or designers.

Works within a model based engineering environment (3DX).

Leverages understanding of flight hardware and assembly processes to define operations procedures and build sequences.

Provides input regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and assembly / service techniques. Investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

  • On vehicle testing and troubleshooting of aircraft sub-systems
  • Liaison engineering type experience
  • Hands-on production / shop floor support (Direct ownership and support of specific manufacturing operations as well as interface with touch-labor employees)
  • Manufacturing assembly work instruction authoring
  • Jet engine integration, service and maintenance familiarity
  • Wire harness and interconnect installation/ integration
  • Aircraft fuel systems
  • Metallic part machining working knowledge
  • Delmia software usage
  • Aviation Maintenance Experience, A & P license or similar
  • engineering degree

REQUIRED EDUCATION

  • Accredited HSD/GED

WORK HOURS

Full-Time

  • 4/10 work schedule
  • 1st Shift

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
  • Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
  • Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

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Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.

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