Engineer III

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc. is seeking an Engineer III for a contract opportunity in San Diego, CA. The candidate will design and develop gearbox systems for gas turbine engines and ensure all designs meet aerospace standards.

Preferred qualifications include knowledge of lubrication systems and experience with aircraft Auxiliary Power Units. Strong CAD skills using tools like CATIA and ANSYS are crucial for this role. This full-time position offers competitive hours and an engaging work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in gearbox development.
• Proficiency in CAD software and analysis tools.
• Experience with aerospace standards and design practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop gearbox systems for gas turbine engines.
• Perform detailed mechanical design including gear geometry.
• Conduct analytical studies to ensure mechanical integrity.

Skills

Gearbox development with gas turbine designs

Proficiency in CAD software

Familiarity with materials and coatings

Understanding of aerospace standards

Experience with GD&T ASME Y14.5

Stack Up Analysis

Education

Accredited Bachelor's in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

ANSYS

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking an Engineer III for a contract opportunity in San Diego, CA.

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in gearbox development with gas turbine designs or within aerospace.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., CATIA, NX) and analysis tools (ANSYS).
• Familiarity with materials, coatings, and heat treatment processes relevant to gearbox components.
• Experience with aerospace standards and design practices.
• Demonstrated experience with Dimensioning and Tolerancing ASME Y14.5-2009 (GD&T).
• Demonstrated Experience with Stack Up Analysis.

Position Responsibilities

• Design and develop gearbox systems for gas turbine engines.
• Design gas turbine components for the powerhead, LRUs, and other equipment.
• Perform detailed mechanical design, including gear geometry, housing, bearings, seals, shafts, and lubrication systems.
• Conduct analytical studies (load analysis, thermal, FEA, fatigue) to ensure mechanical integrity and performance comply with customer and airworthiness specifications.
• Prepare and review engineering documentation including 3D models, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Support testing and validation of the gearbox components and systems.
• Participate in root cause investigations and provide corrective actions for development and in-service issues.
• Interface with suppliers and subcontractors for build to print and build to specification components.
• Follow-up with other engineering groups to assure design performs as specified.
• Coordinate with other engineering and company departments to achieve optimization of the design, based on established constraints.
• Build a strong relationship with clients, partners and parent company technical team in a partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of lubrication systems, thermal management, and tribology.
• Experience in designs that comply with airworthiness rules and aviation standards as related to commercial aircraft engines.
• Understand the operation of aircraft Auxiliary Power Units and related systems.
• Understands configuration management and design control.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to make good decisions related to component design and application.
• Creative and innovative problem solver.

Physical Requirements

• Specific vision abilities, required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Required Education

• Accredited Bachelor's in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or similar field.

Work Hours

• Full-Time - 08:00am-05:30pm