Product Development Engineer I

Advanced-Ground-Systems-Engineering; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Ground Systems Engineering (AGSE) is seeking a Product Development Engineer to design and develop ground support equipment for aerospace leaders. You will create technical design packages, perform stress/deflection analyses, and generate production drawings, while ensuring fit and function to meet customer requirements.

You will also draft test procedures, compliance reports, and maintenance manuals, collaborate with Sales/PM/Production, conduct product testing, and provide field

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is required.
• Solid foundation in mechanical drafting and design analysis (stress, deflection, dynamics).
• Proficiency in Inventor and AutoCAD CAD software.
• Understanding of steel fabrication practices and industry standards.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• A hands-on approach to solving problems and innovative design mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complete technical design packages including layouts, stress/deflection calculations, and production drawings.
• Write and check supporting engineering documentation such as test procedures, compliance reports, and maintenance manuals.
• Ensure fit, form, and function of designs per customer and internal requirements.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, and Production to solve challenges and deliver products.
• Conduct and document product testing.
• Support production, QA, and customers with troubleshooting and post-delivery updates.
• Provide occasional field support and onsite customer visits.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEM/Stress analysis

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Hands-on problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

About the Role

At Advanced Ground Systems Engineering (AGSE), we specialize in designing and building ground support equipment for the world’s leading aerospace companies. We're looking for an innovative Product Development Engineer to bring ideas to life through creativity, precision, and hands‑on execution.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop complete technical design packages including layouts, hand/FEA stress and deflection calculations, and production drawings.
• Write and check supporting engineering documentation such as test procedures, compliance reports, and maintenance manuals.
• Ensure fit, form, and function of designs while aligning with customer and internal requirements.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, and Production to solve challenges and deliver exceptional products.
• Conduct and document product testing.
• Support production, QA, and customers with troubleshooting and post-delivery updates.
• Provide occasional field support and onsite customer visits.

Requirements

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Solid foundation in mechanical drafting and design analysis (stress, deflection, dynamics).

Proficiency in CAD software (Inventor and AutoCAD preferred).

Understanding of steel fabrication practices and industry standards.

Strong technical writing and communication skills.

A hands‑on approach to solving problems and a passion for innovative design.

Why Join AGSE?

Be part of a team shaping the aerospace support systems of tomorrow.

Work on high-impact, custom-built equipment for the world’s top aerospace companies.

Join a supportive, engineering-focused culture that values both innovation and execution.