CareerPlan

Product Engineering Specialist - NEA and Connectors

Camarillo, California, USA, 93010Full-time$129k–$180k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10
U.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Technical leadership and subject-matter expertise for the design, analysis, development, verification, and production support of Hold Down and Release Mechanisms (HDRMs), Non-Explosive Actuators (NEAs), and custom electrical wiring interconnect systems for aerospace applications.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical/electromechanical design engineer (aerospace mechanisms)

Builds

HDRM/NEA products, custom electrical interconnect systems, and related aerospace mechanisms and components

Domain

Aerospace engineering, precision mechanical and electromechanical systems

Required skills

mechanical design, structural and mechanical analysis, tolerance and interface analysis, dynamic environment analysis, shock and vibration response analysis, fatigue and life prediction, thermal effects analysis, product verification and qualification strategy, root-cause failure analysis, engineering change management, requirements traceability, ITAR/EAR compliance

Preferred skills

experience with HDRMs, release devices, or comparable aerospace mechanisms

Technologies

Enovia, ACES (Aerospace Common Engineering Standards)

Responsibilities

Lead engineering analyses to substantiate product designs including structural, mechanical, tolerance, interface, dynamic, shock, vibration, fatigue, and thermal assessments. Develop product verification and qualification strategies including test methods, configurations, and acceptance criteria. Lead complex engineering trade studies and technical risk assessments balancing performance, reliability, mass, and cost. Conduct formal technical and design reviews to challenge assumptions and assess design maturity. Guide engineering teams in requirements development, validation, and verification throughout the program lifecycle. Lead or conduct root-cause and failure investigations and develop corrective actions. Serve as a technical expert supporting Material Review Board (MRB) activities for nonconforming hardware. Drive disciplined product configuration and documentation practices including Engineering Change Orders.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities