Design Engineer

Design Engineer

Location:

San Diego, CA

Job Type:

Contract

Start Date:

13-05-2026

Date Added:

13-05-2026

Status:

Accepting Candidates

Industry:

Aerospace

Categories:

AE2a

• Systems
• Design

Description:

Design Engineer

Location:

San Diego, CA Term:

Contract assignment

• 6 months (extendable)

Shift:

Monday to Friday

• 8 am
• 5:30 pm

Pay Rate:

TBD (based on experience)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced engineer with a strong background in gearbox design to join our skilled engineering team. The engineer will be responsible for the design, analysis, integration, and validation of gearboxes for gas turbine engines, supporting programs from concept through production and sustainment.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop gearbox systems for gas turbine engines
• Design gas turbine components for the powerhead, LRUs, and other equipment
• Perform detailed mechanical design, including gear geometry, housing, bearings, seals, shafts, and lubrication systems
• Conduct analytical studies (load analysis, thermal, FEA, fatigue) to ensure mechanical integrity and performance comply with customer and airworthiness specifications
• Prepare and review engineering documentation including 3D models, drawings, specifications, and technical reports
• Support testing and validation of the gearbox components and systems
• Participate in root cause investigations and provide corrective actions for development and in-service issues
• Interface with suppliers and subcontractors for build to print and build to specification components
• Follow-up with other engineering groups to ensure design performs as specified
• Coordinate with other engineering and company departments to achieve optimization of the design, based on established constraints
• Build a strong relationship with clients, partners and parent company technical team in a partnership environment

Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or similar field
• 10+ years' experience in gearbox development with gas turbine designs or within aerospace
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g, CATIA, NX) and analysis tools (ANSYS)
• Familiarity with materials, coatings, and heat treatment processes relevant to gearbox components
• Experience with aerospace standards and design practices
• Demonstrated experience with Dimensioning and Tolerancing

ASME Y14.5-2009

(GD&T)

• Demonstrated Experience with Stack Up Analysis

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of lubrication systems, thermal management, and tribology
• Experience in designs that comply with airworthiness rules and aviation standards as related to commercial aircraft engines
• Understand the operation of aircraft Auxiliary Power Units and related systems
• Understands configuration management and design control
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to make good decisions related to component design and application
• Creative and innovative problem solver To apply please email your resume to Cindy at: cwhitaker@cantech.

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