Design Engineer

Global Technical Services

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  Palmdale, California
  
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CONTRACTOR

Updated 10/01/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Perform hardware integration and final assembly support, including liaison engineering actions across aircraft build activities. Reviews engineering models, digital mockups, and technical drawings within a model-based engineering environment (3DX) to identify design errors, omissions, and producibility issues. Coordinates operations procedures, builds sequencing, and corrective actions to align engineering intent with production execution.

Job Details

• Manufacturing Facility
  
• Integrated Air Vehicle Designs / Aircraft Subsystems / Structures
  
• 4/10 - A
  
• Must be a U.S. Citizen Education & Job Requirements
  
• 10+ years of experience in aircraft subsystem or structures assembly and integration
  
• 5+ years of experience in aircraft production support, maintenance, or testing
  
• 4+ years of experience with 3DX or

CATIA V5

• Experience reviewing engineering models and technical drawings for producibility
  
• Experience supporting development, prototype, or new product introduction programs
  
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
  
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, or maintenance manuals Preferred Skills
  
• On-vehicle testing and troubleshooting of aircraft subsystems
  
• Liaison engineering activities experience
  
• Manufacturing assembly work instruction authoring
  
• Jet engine integration, service, and maintenance familiarity
  
• Wire harness and interconnect installation and integration
  
• Aircraft fuel systems
  
• Metallic part machining working knowledge
  
• DELMIA software
  
• Aviation maintenance or A&P license
  
• Engineering degree Job Duties & Functions
  
• Supports hardware integration activities across aircraft assembly and final build operations
  
• Interprets engineering models and technical drawings to support producibility and assembly decisions
  
• Identifies design errors, omissions, and deficiencies and communicates corrective actions to engineering teams
  
• Supports liaison engineering between design, manufacturing, and IPT organizations
  
• Defines build sequencing and supports operations procedure development in a model-based environment
  
• Assists in engineering change incorporation during active aircraft production
  
• Provides technical input to improve manufacturability and assembly execution processes Physical Requirements & Environment
  
• Works in aircraft manufacturing and assembly environments
  
• Operates on production floor for extended periods
  
• May work around large aircraft structures and active assembly operations
  
• May lift tools or components consistent with aerospace manufacturing tasks
  
• Exposed to moderate noise and production activity conditions TeamGlobal Benefits
  
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), and more!
  
• TG Rewards Program
  
• Employee Referral Program
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