Engineer II, Heaters

ONSITE in Carson, CA

Salary Range: $100,000-$115,000/K

The Engineer II, Heaters will be responsible for the research, analysis, design, development, debugging and modification of Heating Equipment such as drain masts, inline heaters, heater hoses, heated manifolds & valves and insulation for the commercial aerospace industry. Using sound engineering principles, this engineer will work to ensure robust, airworthy designs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the technical development of small/medium heater products for Water & Waste systems
• Analyze customer requirements and validate them by analysis/modeling/prototyping or based on existing product performance
• Create and maintain hardware requirements specification and hardware interface control documents
• Create verification plan for validating product compliance to requirements
• Able to interface independently with technical analysts to define the product design
• Able to interface independently with existing and/or new suppliers and OEMs
• Performs sub-component selection and analysis of design performance margin
• Performs component selection & obsolescence management
• Creates design tools to help define the product design, capture lessons learned and improve the heater and insulation development process
• Creates hardware design document that covers design analysis, notes, and specific guidelines to be followed
• Create design verification test procedure (DVTP) and report (DVTR)
• Perform product performance testing and analysis to ensure that requirements are met and generate test reports
• Independently finds or creates solutions to problems requiring research, resourcefulness and creativity
• Creates qualification test procedure (QTP) and report (QTR)
• Supports feasibility, development, validation, verification, and qualification testing at Carson and at external test laboratories.
• Develops and validates acceptance test procedures (ATP) consisting of visual and dimensional inspections, functional testing, proof pressure testing, etc. for the ease of testing in a manufacturing setting
• Utilizes sound technical problem solving to support ongoing projects
• Processes engineering changes in the development of water and waste systems and equipment
• Provides input to program and project managers

Education and/or Experience

• Masters or Bachelors Degree in mechanical or chemical engineering from a recognized ABET accredited institution or equivalent
• 1-5 years of aerospace equipment experience with a desire for heater and insulation design excellence
• Bachelors Degree in mechanical or chemical engineering and 2 + years of relevant heater and insulation experience

Salary Range: $100,000-$115,000/K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.