Manufacturing Engineer with ACTIVE Secret Clearance (US Citizenship REQUIRED)

Datrose; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

GeoLogics seeks a Manufacturing Engineer with an ACTIVE Secret Clearance for an onsite Palmdale, CA contract assignment. The role focuses on developing manufacturing processes for assemblies and equipment installation, driving automation adoption, and optimizing procedures through data analytics.

The candidate will leverage 3D models, SPC methods, and cross-functional teams to achieve efficiency, cost reduction, and quality improvements. Security clearance is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Vehicle systems experience required; not applicable to structures/composites.
• Aviation experience required for the role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with cross-functional disciplines.
• Experience with manufacturing processes including assembly, machining, electrical.
• Experience creating visual work instructions for manufacturing.
• 3 years Catia V5 experience and 3 years Teamcenter experience.
• 5 years of air vehicle systems experience required (hydraulics, electrical, avionics, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes for assemblies and equipment installation.
• Drive adoption of automation and manufacturing software to improve efficiency and quality.
• Create and analyze 3D model data to optimize processes and digital instructions.
• Evaluate equipment performance and investigate deficiencies to ensure excellence.
• Leverage factory data to support continuous improvement and SPC approaches.
• Provide input to product design regarding equipment use and manufacturing techniques.

Skills

Vehicle systems experience

Aviation experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing processes

Teamcenter

CATIA

Catia V5

Air vehicle systems

Education

BS degree

MS degree

Tools

Teamcenter

CATIA

Job description

Job Details

Manufacturing Engineer with ACTIVE Secret Clearance (US Citizenship REQUIRED)

Palmdale, CA. Posted: 6/30/2026

Job ID# 16150

Job Category: Engineering

Position Type: Contractor

Shift: 5x40

TITLE

Manufacturing Engineer with ACTIVE Secret Clearance (US Citizenship REQUIRED)

RATE RANGE

$50/hr - $100/hr W2 (no health benefits/no paid PTO while on contract, an hour worked is an hour paid)

LOCATION

Onsite in Palmdale, CA 93550 (no relocation package)

DURATION

12+ months

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Active Secret Security clearance issued by the Department of Defense

Other Restrictions

*** No C2C, we can NOT work with outside agencies/vendors, and we can NOT do 1099-US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED ***

JOB DESCRIPTION

Performs in a collaborative environment to develop and implement manufacturing processes and procedures for assemblies and equipment installation. Drives adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement. Creates and analyzes 3D based model data environment to optimize manufacturing process and digital work instructions. Leverages understanding of materials and automatic processes to define operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence. Evaluates performance (including IoT devices, etc.) of equipment and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure operational excellence. Leverages factory data to develop statistical process control approaches and integrates reporting and data analytics solutions for continuous improvement. Provides input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must have experience specifically in Vehicle systems (not structures, not composites)
• Aviation experience required
• Experience in a manufacturing environment working cross functionally with other disciplines including industrial engineering, planning, scheduling, Quality Assurance &/or production planning
• Experience with some combination of the following: experience with manufacturing processes and procedures including: assembly, machining, and electrical in several disciplines including metallics, machining, electrical harness fabrication and routing, systems installations, &/or final assembly operations.
• Previous experience developing visual work instructions for use in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Teamcenter and CATIA
• 3 years of recent Catia V5 experience
• 3 years of recent Teamcenter experience
• 5 years of air vehicle systems experience required (hydraulics, fuel, electrical, propulsion, avionics, flight test, ground test, environmental control systems, etc.)

EDUCATION REQUIRED

BS degree and 9-15 years of experience or MS degree and 7-13 years of experience

CONTACT

Dee Smith Sr. Technical Recruiter [phone] [e-mail]

Rates listed are not a guarantee of salary/rate. Rate offered at time of hire will depend on many factors including education, experience, interview results and skill level

GeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran

Additional Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance: Secret