Aerospace Ground-Support Product Engineer II

Advanced-Ground-Systems-Engineering; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced-Ground-Systems-Engineering (AGSE) seeks a Product Development Engineer II to design and deliver specialized aerospace ground support equipment used by aircraft engine manufacturers, airlines, and maintenance organizations worldwide.

This hands-on role requires independent ownership from concept through production release, partnering with customers and cross-functional teams to turn requirements into manufacturable products, with emphasis on verification, testing, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• Typically 3–6 years of relevant mechanical design or product development experience.
• Experience developing mechanical components, assemblies, structures, or equipment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, including statics, strength of materials, and machine design.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with fabricated, machined, and assembled mechanical products.
• Ability to perform and document engineering calculations supporting design decisions.
• Experience with product verification, validation, testing, or prototype development.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage technical work and multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned product development projects from customer requirements through design, validation, and production release.
• Develop mechanical structures, assemblies, mechanisms, tooling, transportation equipment, and aerospace ground support equipment.
• Evaluate design concepts considering performance, safety, cost, schedule, manufacturability, and customer needs.
• Perform engineering calculations and coordinate structural analysis and FEA as required.
• Provide technical direction for 3D models, production drawings, and bills of material developed using Autodesk Inventor.
• Review engineering drawings, GD&T, materials, tolerances, and manufacturing requirements.
• Develop and execute design verification and validation plans, including prototype and physical testing.
• Participate in customer technical meetings and design reviews.
• Coordinate with CAD Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Technical Publications, Product Support, and Program Management.
• Identify technical and schedule risks and drive issues to resolution.
• Support production and field issues when engineering assistance is required.
• Mentor less-experienced engineers and contribute to improvements in engineering standards and processes.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product development

FEA

GD&T

Autodesk Inventor

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Advanced-Ground-Systems-Engineering (AGSE) seeks a Product Development Engineer II to design and deliver specialized aerospace ground support equipment used by aircraft engine manufacturers, airlines, and maintenance organizations worldwide.

This hands-on role requires independent ownership from concept through production release, partnering with customers and cross-functional teams to turn requirements into manufacturable products, with emphasis on verification, testing, and documentation.