Title: Senior Aircraft Manufacturing / Integration Engineer
Location: Palmdale, CA
Payrate: $50.00-$110/hr OTCA
position requires an Active DoD Secret Clearance
We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Manufacturing / Integration Engineer to support the build, integration, and producibility of complex aircraft systems and structures.
This is a hands-on engineering role supporting new aircraft development, prototype builds, first-article integration, and production readiness. The ideal candidate has strong aircraft assembly experience and is comfortable working directly with engineering, manufacturing, and shop-floor teams to solve problems and improve how aircraft hardware is built.
What You'll Do
- Support aircraft hardware integration and final assembly activities.
- Review 3D engineering models and technical drawings for manufacturability and producibility.
- Identify design issues, omissions, or assembly challenges and recommend practical engineering solutions.
- Develop and improve assembly sequences, manufacturing operations, and build procedures.
- Provide direct engineering support to manufacturing and touch-labor teams on the shop floor.
- Work closely with design engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality, and operations teams to resolve production issues.
- Support prototype, first-article, and new product introduction (NPI) programs.
- Investigate manufacturing and integration problems and drive corrective actions.
- Provide feedback to design teams to improve aircraft assembly, installation, serviceability, and maintainability.
- Work within a model-based engineering environment using 3DX / CATIA.
- Support liaison engineering activities and disposition manufacturing or design-related issues.
- Participate in integrated product teams and independently make technical decisions affecting aircraft build and integration.
- Travel periodically as required to support aircraft integration and program activities.
Required Experience
- 10+ years of experience with aircraft structures, aircraft subsystems, assembly, or integration.
- 5+ years of hands-on aircraft experience supporting production, manufacturing, maintenance, testing, or integration.
- Experience supporting prototype, development, first-article, or new product introduction programs.
- Recent experience with 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) or CATIA V5.
- Experience reviewing engineering models and drawings for manufacturability and producibility.
- Strong understanding of aircraft assembly processes and manufacturing operations.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across engineering and manufacturing teams.
Highly Desired Experience
Experience in one or more of the following areas is a strong plus:
- Aircraft systems testing and troubleshooting
- Liaison or manufacturing engineering
- Shop-floor production support
- Manufacturing work instruction development
- Aircraft wiring harnesses and interconnect installation
- Aircraft fuel systems
- Jet engine installation, integration, service, or maintenance
- Metallic machining and fabrication processes
- DELMIA
- Aircraft maintenance experience
- A&P license or similar aviation certification
- Complete aircraft or integrated air vehicle development
Education
An engineering degree is preferred but equivalent hands-on aircraft manufacturing, integration, or maintenance experience will also be considered.
Ideal Background
This position is a strong fit for candidates who have worked as an:
- Aircraft Manufacturing Engineer
- Aircraft Integration Engineer
- Liaison Engineer
- Structures Manufacturing Engineer
- Aircraft Production Support Engineer
- Aircraft Systems Integration Engineer
- NPI / First Article Engineer
- Aviation Maintenance Engineer with strong engineering experience
Why Join USPRO?
USPRO connects talented engineering professionals with innovative organizations developing next-generation aerospace technologies. We are committed to helping our employees build rewarding careers while supporting impactful engineering programs across a variety of industries.
USPRO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.
