Design Engineer Frontier Aerospace Newbury Park, CA Job Details Full-time $70,000•$100,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Customer communication 3D modeling software Aerospace design Tooling design GD&T 3D modeling for product design Bachelor's degree in engineering ASME codes & standards Propulsion systems 3D modeling Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Frontier Aerospace Corporation Frontier Aerospace Corporation conceptualizes, designs, proves and additively manufactures in-space and launch system rocket propulsion thrusters. From concept ideation to product development to qualification testing to customer delivery, we have a proven philosophy and the in-house resources necessary to design, build, test, and deliver reliable, high-performance liquid propellant thrusters for our nation's critical in-space, commercial, civilian, and defense applications. Whether they are used for attitude control, orbit transfer, lunar and exo-moon landing, deep-space missions, or high-thrust divert systems, Frontier's thrusters meet the most demanding requirements. Our customers are hungry for a propulsion supplier who can reliably meet their requirements and who is responsive to their needs. Frontier's mission is to do just that, by advancing breakthrough propulsion technologies and providing industry-leading customer responsiveness. Ultimately, it's our fantastic team of dedicated professionals and hard-working tradespeople who make this a reality. As a small, but rapidly growing company, there are many opportunities for our team members to grow and take on new and exciting responsibilities•to be more than just another worker. Come make a difference and share in our success! Design Engineer Come join our growing team where you will make a difference daily by continuing to help build our reputation for quality, responsiveness, and the ability to handle complex products. At Frontier Aerospace, the role of Design Engineer is central to the development of engineering solutions. Individuals in this role will be responsible for developing detailed component and assembly solutions using sketches and 3D modeling software to model and draft product definition, ensuring feasibility, functionality, and producibility of Propulsion System products and supporting equipment. A successful candidate will be able to creatively and wholistically apply engineering, manufacturing, and analysis principles (Mechanical Design, Structures, Thermal, Materials, Physics, Fluids, Design for Manufacturing) to solve challenging problems. They will also have the necessary communication skills to convey complex engineering challenges in a simplified and concise manner, both to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities:

Generate production fidelity detailed component drawings that meet functional, manufacturability, and customer requirements. Apply principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics to components and subsystems to create functional and reliable products that operate safely. Create engineering product definition including models, drawings, and specifications for components, assemblies, and systems, in a timely and effective manner. Interface with vendors and in-house fabrication/assembly teams during design, prototype builds, and hardware validation testing. Employ fully defined dimensioning schemes, use GD&T and statistics to ensure cross product compatibility, and verify mechanical fit using tolerance stack-up analysis tools. Provide ongoing technical support to production effort with engineering change orders to make design changes that improve producibility or reliability. Work collaboratively with all disciplines to prepare and present customer briefings, design reviews, and other pertinent programmatic information. Additional responsibilities may be levied on the Design Engineer to meet critical business needs and operational deadlines. Additional duties can include hardware assembly, validation testing, engineering planning, hardware kitting, courier activities and more.

Relevant Experience and Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering. 2+ years of professional product design experience, or a master's degree with product design experience. 3D CAD design experience (Creo Parametric and Windchill PLM preferred). Functional knowledge of aerospace material, treatments, and processes. Able to generate strong design solutions for components, assemblies, tooling, and test fixtures necessary to build propulsion system hard hardware. Strong knowledge and practical ability to implement and analyze GD&T per (ASME Y14.5). Dynamic team player who can work effectively and proactively on cross-functional teams.

Employment Criteria:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Employment Statement:

The responsibilities described on this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee. The scope of the job may also change as necessitated by business demands. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Frontier Aerospace participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program at www.e-verify.gov.

Pay:

Annual Salary $70,000•$100,000 DOE Note about pay range : Pay range for this job level is a general guideline for California and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Employment Type and Exempt Status:

Full-time /

Exempt Employement Location:

Thousand Oaks•In office

Job Schedule:

9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days•totaling 80 hours worked•and have every other Friday off

Benefits:

10-12 company paid holidays Vacation days and Sick days 401(k) w/company matching Medical Dental, Vision, Life Health savings account or Flexible spending account