Aerospace Sensor Project Lead

Actalent; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Actalent in Burbank, CA is seeking a Project Engineer – Aerospace Sensors to oversee design, validation, and delivery of pressure and temperature sensing products for aerospace applications. You will lead development from concept through qualification and production release while preparing technical documentation and presentations for customers and cross-functional teams.

The role requires hands-on engineering, strong project management, and collaboration with design, supply chain, quality, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of electrical or mechanical design engineering experience in aerospace or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; aerospace/electrical/mechanical preferred.
• Demonstrable knowledge of aerospace design practices and AS9100 procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new pressure and temperature sensors from concept through qualification and production release.
• Plan and manage engineering projects with milestones, budgets, resources, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to meet milestones.
• Review requirements to define inputs and create traceability matrices.
• Communicate with customers to clarify requirements and capture voice of the customer.
• Develop complete design records including drawings, models, schematics, and work instructions.
• Generate technical documentation deliverables (ATP, QTP, QAR, QSAR, QTR, FMECA, PFD, DFMEA, PFMEA).
• Drive design reviews (PDR, CDR) and APQP/PPAP activities.
• Oversee manufacturing and procurement, including prototypes and tooling.
• Manage qualification testing and design validation activities.

Skills

5+ years exp

Aerospace design

AS9100 knowledge

Aerospace sensing

GD&T

SolidWorks

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

DO-254 knowledge

FMECA/DFMEA

Job description

Actalent in Burbank, CA is seeking a Project Engineer – Aerospace Sensors to oversee design, validation, and delivery of pressure and temperature sensing products for aerospace applications. You will lead development from concept through qualification and production release while preparing technical documentation and presentations for customers and cross-functional teams.

The role requires hands-on engineering, strong project management, and collaboration with design, supply chain, quality, and