Mechanical Engineer/Designer/Drafter - ONSITE - Chatsworth, CA

Gpgov; California; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer or Designer/Drafter for our Chatsworth, CA aerospace team. The role revolves around creating 2D drawings and 3D models with AutoCAD and SolidWorks for pressure vessels, piping, and assemblies.

The candidate will perform ASME code calculations, fatigue analysis, and support nondestructive testing. Proficiency in Office and MS Project is required, with occasional travel for supplier audits and project reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in aerospace, pressure systems, or high-reliability manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ASME VIII and ASME B31.3.
• Familiarity with ASNT nondestructive testing methods; Acoustic Emission testing preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MS Office Suite, and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Create/revise 2D drawings and 3D models for aerospace components using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Perform ASME Code calculations and cycle life analyses (fatigue, fracture mechanics).
• Support nondestructive testing methods and Acoustic Emission Testing.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and presentations; manage project schedules in MS Project.
• Collaborate in design reviews, ECOs, and regulatory compliance.
• Travel up to 20% for supplier audits, customer meetings, or field support.

Skills

ASME knowledge

Fatigue analysis

NDT methods

Acoustic emission

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

MS Project

P&ID

Isometrics

CAD drafting

Engineering design

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Come make an impact in the Public Sector! Join our team to do meaningful work and support high-impact government missions.

GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. Government Training Solutions | GP Strategies, a wholly owned subsidiary of GP Strategies Corporation, focuses on helping every public sector team unlock its full potential through people performance solutions.

Our work directly supports mission critical government agencies, including:

• Air Force
• Army
• Department of Defense (DoD)
• Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
• Department of Homeland Security
• NASA
• National Highway Institute (NHI) | Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
• State & Local Governments

Our Mission is meaningful and powerful: to deliver innovative people performance through off the shelf and custom learning, mission specialists, and technology solutions, building deep partnerships with customers to help them achieve measurable mission and company performance improvements.

GP Strategies Corporation, the corporate parent of GP Strategies Government Solutions, is a global leader in talent transformation, dedicated to empowering organizations to unlock their full potential. We help businesses enhance workforce performance and achieve strategic goals through innovative, technology-enabled learning solutions. For over 50 years, with a proven track record of supporting over 6,000 global organizations worldwide, we combine human expertise with AI-driven insights to deliver customized strategies that upskill talent, drive technology adoption, and optimize critical processes.

GP Strategies Government Solutions has an opening for an experienced Mechanical Engineer or Designer/Drafter to join our aerospace team at the Chatsworth facility. This is an onsite, benefitted, full-time position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform the core technical duties of a Staff Engineer, including creating/revising 2D drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD and SolidWorks for aerospace pressure vessels, piping systems, tooling, and assemblies.
• Conduct detailed engineering analysis per ASME Pressure Vessel Code (Section VIII), ASME B31.3 Piping Code, and cycle life analysis (fatigue, fracture mechanics, fitness-for-service).
• Familiar with nondestructive inspection ASNT methods (Visual Examination, Liquid Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Ultrasonic Testing); support Acoustic Emission Testing as needed.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, calculations, and presentations using the full Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
• Utilize Microsoft Project to develop, maintain, and track project schedules, resource allocation, milestones, and critical paths for engineering and manufacturing initiatives.
• Support procurement, testing, and production in a shop environment, including troubleshooting, fit checks, and use of basic hand tools. Additional tasking may include cutting, flaring, and orbital welding of clean tubing systems. Be able to support assembly and testing of final products in both a shop and clean room environment.
• Travel up to 20% of the time for supplier audits, customer meetings, field support, installations, or training activities. Lead or participate in design reviews, engineering change orders, root-cause investigations, continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain full documentation and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution preferred

Experience:

• Engineering experience in aerospace, pressure systems, high-reliability manufacturing, or related fields

Technical & Code Expertise:

• Strong expertise in ASME Pressure Vessel Code and Piping Code requirements. Proven experience in cycle life analysis (fatigue, fracture mechanics). Familiarity with common ASNT nondestructive testing methods; hands-on experience with Acoustic Emission Testing strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Project (required for scheduling and project tracking).
• SolidWorks modeling and AutoCAD modeling/drawing creation
• Piping and vessel system drawings
• P&ID development
• Isometric piping drawings
• Preferred experience as an engineer or designer/drafter proficient in these tools and drawing types

Certifications & Licenses (Preferred):

• Professional Engineer (PE) license registered in the State of California. API 510 (Pressure Vessel Inspection) and API 570 (Piping Inspection) certifications.

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

General physical requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on location of assignment.

Assignment Location – Chatsworth, CA

• Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Fingering (typing), communicating, repetitive motions.
• Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting.
• Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.

At GP Strategies Government Solutions culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.

GP Strategies Government Solutions is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.