Aerospace Electrical Design Engineer | Lifecycle & Obsolescence

Ontic; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Goal Share bonus program

Paid volunteering time

Wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Learning and development

Employee referral program

Comprehensive medical insurance

401(k) plan with company match

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Ontic in Chatsworth, California, is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to develop and sustain aerospace electrical/electromechanical products across NPI and legacy lines. You will own defined design assignments, translate requirements into practical, manufacturable solutions, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, suppliers and other engineering disciplines.

The role emphasizes handling obsolescence-driven redesigns, prototypes and controlled design changes to ensure long-term product

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.
• Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience in design engineering or technical support in a design/manufacturing environment.
• Experience creating/maintaining CAD models, drawings and controlled data.
• Interpret technical drawings and manufacturing constraints with practical engineering skills.
• Experience with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools and configuration management.
• Experience with NPI, sustainment or obsolescence redesign; aerospace exposure and Windchill/PLM familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify electrical and electromechanical product designs for function and lifecycle needs.
• Investigate performance issues, obsolescence, and component availability; suggest alternatives.
• Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and technical data with design intent.
• Support NPI, prototypes, and evaluations; translate requirements to manufacturing instructions.
• Perform root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, suppliers and other teams to resolve DFA/C manufacturing constraints.
• Support products through lifecycle from introduction to sustainment and retirement.

Skills

Design engineering experience

CAD modeling

Root cause analysis

Windchill/PLM familiarity

SolidWorks

Manufacturing constraints

Education

Electronics Engineering degree

Related discipline acceptable

Tools

Windchill

SolidWorks

Job description

Ontic in Chatsworth, California, is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to develop and sustain aerospace electrical/electromechanical products across NPI and legacy lines. You will own defined design assignments, translate requirements into practical, manufacturable solutions, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, suppliers and other engineering disciplines.

The role emphasizes handling obsolescence-driven redesigns, prototypes and controlled design changes to ensure long-term product