Senior Product Engineer (ECS) - Defense Systems Division

Parker Aerospace; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Parker Aerospace in Irvine, California seeks a Project/Cognizant engineer for high‑complexity thermal management systems with emphasis on environmental control systems. You will ensure delivered systems meet specifications and serve as the customer interface for technical discussions, design reviews, and acceptance testing.

You will act as an integrated product team engineering lead, perform design reviews, and mentor colleagues while coordinating across lifecycle phases of major programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 6–8+ years in environmental control systems.
• Experience with design and fabrication of Environmental Control Systems; BS preferred, MS a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication; able to present to customers.
• US citizenship required; occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Resolves complex issues on critical programs related to architectural approaches, requirements, specifications, and design.
• Coordinates engineering support throughout the lifecycle of the product.
• Develops new concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.
• Creates briefing material for higher level management and customer meetings and reviews.
• May supervise lower-level engineers and act in a lead capacity.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Presentation skills

U.S. Citizenship

Word

Excel

ASME Y14.5 knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Master’s degree (a plus)

Tools

Word

Excel

ASME Y14.5 knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

The Defense Systems Division is part of the Parker Aerospace Group, located in Irvine, California. Our products are used across military and commercial platforms globally. We specialize in cutting edge thermal management systems and components including fans, pumps and compressors, ammunition handling systems, weapon scoring systems, dynamic pressure sensors, piezoelectric accelerometers, towed targets, reeling machines, and associated telemetry.

For over fifty years, we have been a leader in defense products, contributing to the operational success of some of the most advanced military platforms worldwide.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

JOB SUMMARY

Project/Cognizant engineer for high-level complexity thermal management systems. An emphasis on environmental control systems and vapor cycle systems is preferred. Ensures that systems delivered meet customer specifications and perform as necessary for the intended application. Acts as the customer interface for technical discussions, design reviews, and acceptance testing. Acts as an integrated product team engineering lead. Performs design reviews and drawing checks for other colleagues and engineers as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Resolves complex issues on critical programs related to architectural approaches, requirements, specifications, and design.
• Coordinates engineering support throughout the lifecycle of the product.
• Develops new concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.
• Creates briefing material for higher level management and customer meetings and reviews.
• Typical assignments require limited supervision with some latitude for unmonitored action. Performs assignments which involve responsibility for a major project.
• May supervise lower-level engineers while providing guidance or assistance and may act in a lead capacity.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university and 6 to 8+ years related experience is required and should include 3+ years of experience with design and fabrication of a broad range of Environmental Control Systems. BS in Mechanical Engineering preferred. Master’s degree is considered a plus.
• Experience and training in the Military/Aerospace Industry is preferred.
• Requires strong oral and written communication skills.
• Should be capable of making presentations to customers.
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 standard a plus.
• Must be computer literate with ability to create/update spreadsheets & word processing documents (Word, Excel).
• Occasional travel may be required.
• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $113680 to $199055 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements. (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”) If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.