Project Engineer I

Project Engineer I

Company: RSA Engineered Products LLC

Primary Location: 110 West Cochran Street, Unit A, Simi Valley, CA 93065 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time

Function: Engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Summary:
PennAero is hiring a Project Engineer I at our RSA Engineered Products Company in Simi Valley, CA. RSA provides flight-critical components and assemblies for the commercial, defense and business jet markets. RSA designs and produces custom-engineered high pressure/high-temperature ducting assemblies for each customer's specific performance requirements. RSA's Peri-SealTM is one of the most sought after connectors in the aerospace industry. Additionally, RSA designs and produces flexible joints and hoses, ozone converters and many complex assemblies to meet stringent customer needs.
About PennAero:
PennAero is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered fasteners and specialized components for critical aerospace, defense, space, and advanced energy applications. We partner with customers to solve their most complex challenges, bringing technical depth and disciplined, agile execution when it matters most. Experience guides our growth-strengthening capabilities and expanding our global platform as markets evolve. To learn more about PennAero's capabilities and commitment to aerospace excellence, visit https://pennaero.com

Job Summary:
As a direct report to the Engineering Director, the Project Engineer shall be
responsible to plan, organize, implement and control a variety of activities
related to engineering, research and development and design related to customer
specifications to ensure company business goals and customer requirements are
met within cost and on schedule. The Project Engineer may have Junior
Engineers supporting them.

Projects will include, but are not limited to: New Product Development RSA IP
designs, Build-to-Print, Design to Spec, and other relevant design
activities. The Design Engineering Manager shall be responsible to ensure
the completion of projects from the Request for Proposal (RFP) phase thru
Contract Award, Detailed Design, Design Validation/Certification, initial
Production, and sustaining engineering efforts.

Principal Duties &
Responsibilities:
Organize and schedule engineering activities to ensure they are completed on
schedule and within cost.
Execution and generation of aircraft certification
documentation that may include, but not limited to: Design calculation
reports, test procedures, test reports, 3D modeling, 2D engineering drawings,
Engineering Orders, etc.
Peer review of detailed
design activities including: manufacturing drawing review, stress analysis,
project schedules, etc.
May require support of junior engineers.
Assure design compliance to customer requirements.
Schedule design reviews, meetings, and interdepartmental presentations to
ensure design points are understood and are concurrent with other organization
activities.
Ability to take "hands on" approach.
Perform other duties as assigned
Conform to company safety policies and procedures.
Work in a team environment.
This role is required to be
on-site 5 days at the Simi Valley, CA location.

Qualifications

Required Education &
Experience:

Bachelor's degree in ME, Physics, EE, Aeronautical Engineering or IE with
preference toward Mechanical Engineering. Advanced degree preferred.
Understanding of a broad range of engineering skills. Preferably in
aircraft/aerospace design and structural analysis. Product development
background necessary.

1 - 3+ years of experience in metallic or composite ducting and motion
compensator design per ARP 699 guidelines as Project / Systems Engineer, or
equivalent experience in ECS (Environmental Control System), bleed air, or AMS
(air management system) system or component design in the following industries:
Valves (pneumatic or electro mechanical)
Heat Exchangers
Turbo Machinery
Fuel Tank Inert Systems (FTIS, OBIGGS, OBOGGS, NGS, etc.)
Wing-Anti Ice Systems
Ram Air Systems
High Pressure or Low Pressure pneumatic systems
Structural design
Preferred to have experience with analysis tools such as FEA / FEM tools MSC
NASTRAN / PATRAN, ANSYS, ATA NASTRAN / FEMAP
Preferred experience with aircraft certification to EASA, Transport Canada,
and/or FAA 14 CFR FAR 25 requirements.
Experience from program award (kick-off) to Milestones such as:PDR (Preliminary
Design Review), CDR (Critical Design Review), PRR (Production Readiness
Review), SOF (Safety of Flight), EIS (Entry-into-Service).
Understanding of the value of Project Management Skills with experience working
with internal or external customers and resources.
Experience writing certification documentation, such as: ATP, QTP, QTR, etc.
Test experience per RTCA-DO/190 or MIL-STD-810 (vibration and environmental
tests).
Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to read / support the creation of 3D models and 2D drawings with
dimensioning and tolerance per ANSI/ASME Y14.5 standards.
Support manufacturing team during the Product Development Phase (i.e. initial
design for manufacturability and redesigns, as required during the development
phase).
Thorough understanding of industry specifications, such as MIL, AN, MS, NAS,
ASTM, AMS, etc.
Preferred experience with sheet metal and/or composite manufacturing / forming
processes.
Preferred experience with CAD software (CATIA V5 or Solidworks).
Preferred test experience with LabVIEW data acquisition / control VIs.
25% or less travel.

This role involves access to technical data and/or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with these laws, employment is contingent upon verifying your status as a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. * 120.15, or obtaining any required government authorization.

Compensation

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000.

Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.