Aeronautical Engineer

TAD PGS, Inc.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

401(k)

Career counseling

Medical coverage

Job summary

TAD PGS, Inc. seeks a senior Aeronautical Engineer to drive integration and design synthesis for Special Mission programs in the Palmdale area. You will collaborate across disciplines, mentor junior engineers, and deliver innovative solutions in fast-paced settings.

The role demands 10+ years in airframe design with CATIA V5/3DX and a TS clearance. Employment type is contract; responsibilities span technical leadership and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (or above).
• 10+ years of experience in airframe structure design and analysis.
• 10+ years of experience with metallic and/or composite design.
• 10+ years of experience with CATIA V5 and/or 3DX.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration and design synthesis across aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, thermodynamics, electronics, controls, and actuation.
• Conduct multi-disciplinary system trade studies to optimize performance and cost.
• Coordinate with fabrication, assembly, MRB, quality, and supply-chain teams to ensure smooth production operations.
• Generate and present technical materials for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor early-career engineers and promote One-LM culture across teams.

Skills

Airframe structural design

CATIA V5/3DX

Metallic/composite design

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/3DX

Job description

We have an outstanding Contract position for an Aeronautical Engineerto join a leading Company located in the Palmdale, CA surrounding area.

Pay Rate: $27.55 - $135.00 Hourly

US Citizenship is required. Candidate must possess an Active Top Secret Security Clearance.

As the Aeronautical Engineer you will be responsible for driving the integration and design synthesis of Special Mission programs while collaborating across a multi‑disciplinary team. You are a collaborative engineer with deep expertise in system integration and a proven track record in leading complex, multi‑disciplinary projects. Your communication skills enable you to influence diverse teams and mentor the next generation of talent. You thrive in fast‑paced environments and are driven to deliver innovative solutions that have real impact.

Job Responsibilities:

• Help lead integration and design synthesis across aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, thermodynamics, electronics, controls, and actuation.

• Support and conduct multi‑disciplinary system trade studies to optimize performance and cost.

• Coordinate with fabrication, assembly, MRB, quality, and supply‑chain teams to ensure smooth production operations.

• Generate and present technical and administrative materials for customers and internal stakeholders.

• Mentor early‑career engineers and champion One‑LM culture across cross‑functional teams.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelor's or above Degree in an Engineering Discipline.

• 10+ years of Experience in airframe structure design and analysis.

• 10+ years of Experience with metallic and/or composite design.

• 10+ years of Experience with CATIA V5 and/or 3DX.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

• Experience working with LM BAs.

• Experience interacting with suppliers, external customers and Production Operation .

• MRB coordination and support.

• Experience with hand stress analysis.

• Experience with hypersonic boost‑glide systems.

  Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations).

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance