Description

　　A Kforce client is seeking to hire a Senior Aerospace Project Design Engineer in Canoga Park, California (CA).Summary:We are working directly with the Hiring Manager on this exclusive search assignment. The Senior Project Design Engineer will lead technical projects and develop new electromechanical actuation systems for aerospace vehicles. In this role, the Senior Project Design Engineer will drive the development and deployment of new technical projects within existing product lines, while also managing the product lines as needed.Responsibilities include: Lead technical projects from concept through design, install, qualification, and handover to production, acting as single point of contact across multiple teams as necessary with a main operation focus Define program plans, outlining strategy, scope, schedule, resource requirements, and cost targets; Work with various engineering functions and cross-functional teams to execute the program towards the plan Define and direct tasks to be performed by the cross-functional team; Prioritize team project work based on schedule, risk, resources, and payback Track status of projects and action items against the schedule Identify creative ways to overcome obstacles and meet the schedule despite setbacks Communicate and present project status, highlight schedule risk, and develop recovery plans in the event of a project slip Contribute to the development of new product requirements through consulting with customers and sales personnel Validate conceptual problem solutions by performing trade studies and analyses Create reliable designs through a comprehensive experimental development test program Document designs, analyses, test results with accurate and concise reports Direct the review, selection, budget, schedule of external vendors, and integrators for delivery of selected projects

　　Requirements

　　Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field is desired; Master's degree in Engineering with 3+ years of professional design/development engineering experience would also work 5-7+ years of professional design/development engineering experience Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating schedules Ability to work cross-functionally and manage large teams across disciplines ranging from controls, process engineering, equipment engineering, and quality Project Engineering experience in the aerospace industry is highly desired Experience contributing to the preparation of successful proposal designs, cost estimates, and technical volume write ups is preferred Experience with AutoCAD, NX, or other 2D/3D design tools is preferred Experience in the design, analysis, and development of complex electromechanical systems is preferred

　　The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

　　We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

　　Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

　　This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

　　Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.