Design Engineer

Glenair; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenair in Glendale, CA, is seeking a Design Engineer with a strong background in Hydraulic Fittings design to advance mission-critical aerospace components. You will author high-fidelity 3D CAD models, perform FEA, ensure SAE/FAA compliance, select materials, and drive manufacturing integration.

The role requires 10+ years in aerospace fluid conveyance or mechanical design with SolidWorks proficiency and GD&T expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 10+ years in aerospace fluid conveyance or mechanical component design.
• Proficient with SolidWorks and FEA solvers.
• Thorough knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Author high-fidelity 3D CAD models and detailed drawings for fittings.
• Perform hydraulic network modeling, pressure drops, and fatigue analyses.
• Ensure designs comply with SAE aerospace standards, MS/AN, and FAA requirements.
• Select materials (Ti-6Al-4V, 304, 2024-T6, 6061-T6, 7075-T3) and coatings.
• Define manufacturing requirements, GD&T tolerances, passivation, and packaging.
• Plan and execute qualification tests including burst, impulse fatigue, vibration, leaks.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

FEA

GD&T

Aerospace design

Hydraulic systems

Material selection

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA software

Job description

Glenair is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical interconnect solutions, serving various industries including aerospace, defense, and space markets. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer service has established us as a trusted partner in the global market.

We are searching for a Design Engineer with a strong background in Hydraulic Fittings design. Knowledge of specific hydraulic components, tube fittings, fluid power components are all of interest.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Development: Author high-fidelity 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings for flared, flareless, swaged, and dynamic beam-seal fittings.
• System Analysis: Perform hydraulic fluid network modeling, pressure drop calculations, stress/fatigue evaluations, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to ensure component integrity under high operating pressures (1,500 to 5,000+ psi).
• Standards & Compliance: Ensure all designs comply strictly with SAE aerospace standards (AS), legacy Military Standards (MS/AN), and FAA regulatory requirements.
• Materials Expertise: Deep knowledge of titanium (Ti-6Al-4V), CRES (304), aluminum (2024-T6,6061-T6 & 7075-T3) and protective coatings and film lubricants.
• Manufacturing Integration: Define manufacturing requirements, including precision machining tolerances via GD&T, advanced metallurgy selections, passivation, and cleanroom packaging criteria.
• Testing & Validation: Plan and execute qualification test programs, including burst testing, impulse fatigue, vibration testing, and leak evaluation.

Required Technical Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
• Experience: 10+ years of direct experience in aerospace fluid conveyance or mechanical component design.
• Software Mastery: Proficient with major aerospace CAD tools (Solid Works) and FEA solvers.
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T): Thorough working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 to ensure precise fitment and tight metal-to-metal seals.