Component Engineer L2/L3 - Kavaliro

Responsibilities:

• Seeking a Level 2 / Level 3 Engineer to join our Liquid Engine System Components Project and Component Engineering department in Canoga Park, CA (Los Angeles area). You will join a team working on the development, fabrication and test of propulsion system liquid engine system hardware.
• Under limited general direction, the Associate Engineer determines approaches to objectives demonstrating a complete understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, and practices.
• 25% - Development and fabrication support of rocket engine systems components. Translates engineering and scientific concepts from preliminary ideas through product life cycle.
• 25% - Supplier integration with external suppliers ensuring requirements are achieved on-time and within budget.
• 20% - Interfaces with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to provide coordination of technical, schedule and cost solutions to team objectives.
• 20% - Analyzes and verifies systems components design and performance for adequacy and reliability. Supports investigation and resolution of hardware and process anomalies and issues identified by preventative action/corrective action boards or safety initiative activities.
• 10% - Develops trade studies, design concepts, systems integration and component-level test plans.

Experience Required: 

• Candidates must be U.S. Citizens without Dual Citizenship
• BS / MS in Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications, develop planning and procedures for assembly and test.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely; effective presentation and report writing skills will be required.
• Experience with rocket propulsion systems desired.
• Understanding and use of analytical, design or process procedures pertinent to liquid rocket engine systems hardware.
• Ability to operate effectively in a team environment expected.
• Demonstrated leadership skills are highly desirable.
• Project skills in developing MS Project scheduling and Earned Value Measurement Systems is a plus.

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.
 

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By using best practices and optimal employee recruiting strategies, Kavaliro provides employers with employment solutions by providing the most qualified and professional employees, who can staff both project and permanent positions in order to ensure the ongoing success of all types of businesses. We use a streamlined-yet-thorough approach to staffing that saves our clients administrative time, resources and money.