We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life-from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group-57,000+ engineers in 30 countries-we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
Workplace: On-site, 5 days per week
Location: Long Beach, CA
Responsible for the design, development, and integration of mechanical, electrical, electronic systems and aerospace components, supporting the full product lifecycle from concept through manufacturing and assembly. The role involves 3D CAD design, simulation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure product performance, manufacturability, assembly, and compliance with aerospace standards. As responsible of the integration of the systems from components to manufacturing, the candidate will be in charge as well on designing all testing requirements for the components and final product.
Responsibilities:
- Develop 2D/3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings for aerospace components (e.g., using SolidWorks/CATIA).
- Design and integrate mechanical systems, assemblies, jigs, and fixtures for manufacturing processes.
- Perform simulation, analysis, and validation to ensure performance, quality, and compliance.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams (design, production, quality) for system integration and product development.
- Ensure design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM-DFA) and support process planning for machining and assembly.
- Prepare engineering documentation (drawings, BOMs, process sheets) and maintain design records.
- Support new product introduction (NPI), testing, and troubleshooting of integrated systems.
- Ensure compliance with aerospace standards (e.g., GD&T, AS9100, ISO 9001 OEM requirements).
Required Skills:
- Aerospace experience is an absolute MUST
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical / aerospace engineering
- 5-10+ years of experience in mechanical design, product engineering, or aerospace manufacturing
- Experience with OEM or Tier-1 suppliers preferred
- Strong mechanical, electrical design and product development knowledge.
- Familiarity with assembly processes, fixation methods and part interfaces.
- Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar).
- Understanding of GD&T, materials, and aerospace manufacturing processes.
- Experience with simulation, analysis, and design validation.
- Knowledge of manufacturing, tooling, and process optimization.
- Familiarity with system integration and cross-functional engineering collaboration.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturing & Assembly) principles
Salary Range:
- $120,000-$135,000
- 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
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.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.
