Lead Motion Control Engineer — Technical Authority & Equity

Cantos Ventures; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Great benefits

New hangar facility

Job summary

Cantos Ventures in Torrance, CA seeks a Responsible Engineer to own the technical integrity of precision motion control hardware from design release through certification and fielding. You will sign off on drawings, approve deviations, and uphold engineering decisions with your name on them.

Qualifications include a BS in Mechanical/Aerospace, 8+ years in aerospace/defense hardware, and mastery of GD&T. You will collaborate across design, manufacturing, and QA while interfacing with FAA and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree or PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated Responsible Engineer for assigned products and assemblies.
• Own the technical baseline of hardware; approve design changes and maintain lifecycle integrity.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, BOMs, and specs to ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
• Evaluate deviations/waivers with technical rigor and disposition non-conformances.
• Provide oversight for qualification and acceptance test plans to DO-160 and MIL-STD-810.
• Interface with certification bodies (FAA, DCSA) as the accountable engineering rep.
• Lead ECB meetings, assess merit and impact of proposed changes.
• Advise design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams with technical guidance.
• Collaborate with TPM to align milestones and swim lanes.

Skills

Technical authority

Leadership

GD&T

A&D hardware

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace

Master's or PE preferred

Tools

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

DO-160

MIL-STD-810

Job description

Cantos Ventures in Torrance, CA seeks a Responsible Engineer to own the technical integrity of precision motion control hardware from design release through certification and fielding. You will sign off on drawings, approve deviations, and uphold engineering decisions with your name on them.

Qualifications include a BS in Mechanical/Aerospace, 8+ years in aerospace/defense hardware, and mastery of GD&T. You will collaborate across design, manufacturing, and QA while interfacing with FAA and