Space Systems Lead Engineer (Product Development)

Advanced Cooling Technologies Inc; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Lead PD Engineer to supervise and develop the PD engineering team while ensuring high performance and process consistency across programs.

You will focus on staffing, development, compliance, standardization, and customer relationship management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Supervisory/leadership experience desired.
• Proficiency in CAD/FEA/CFD software.
• Knowledge of DFM and prototype testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop PD engineers and technicians.
• Manage program schedules and budgets.
• Conduct performance reviews and staffing allocation.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, NPI workflow, ECNs, and documentation standards.
• Lead departmental improvements and standardization.
• Represent PD in cross-department initiatives.
• Resolve escalated customer or technical issues.
• Support proposals and evaluate new opportunities.
• Maintain frequent communication with customers and team members to resolve issues, and provide exceptional products and service.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentorship

Customer relationship management

Problem solving

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

SolidWorks FEA

Autodesk Simulation

ANSYS Fluent

COMSOL Multiphysics

Job description

Description

About Us

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is a leading provider of thermal management solutions for aerospace, defense, data centers, energy, and industrial applications. For more than 20 years, ACT has engineered and manufactured innovative technologies that solve complex thermal challenges in demanding environments. Our team is driven by continuous innovation, teamwork, and collaboration, delivering reliable solutions that support critical missions and next-generation technologies worldwide.

Position summary:

The Lead PD Engineer supervises and develops engineering staff while ensuring high performance and process consistency across all PD programs. Focus areas include staffing, development, compliance, standardization, conflict resolution, and customer relationship management.

Responsibilities Include:

• Supervise, mentor, and develop PD Engineers and Technicians.
• Manage program schedules and budgets
• Conduct performance reviews and manage staffing allocation.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, NPI workflow, ECNs, and documentation standards.
• Lead departmental improvements and standardization efforts.
• Represent PD in cross-department initiatives.
• Resolve escalated customer or technical issues.
• Support proposals and evaluate new opportunities.
• Maintain frequent communication with customers and team members to resolve issues and provide exceptional products, solutions, and service.

Requirements

Our work environment demands a candidate with the ability to take on multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for team players who enjoy working with customers, vendors, and co-workers to provide the best service and solutions. The best candidates will be those who embrace new challenges, using critical thinking skills, and developing innovative solutions.

• Minimum B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• 3+ years of relevant experience required
• Supervisory/leadership experience desired
• Proficiency in using commercial CAD (Solidworks), FEA (Solidworks) and CFD software (Autodesk Simulation, Fluent, Comsol)
• Hands-on experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and prototype hardware fabrication and testing is a plus!
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Must be a US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15? (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) due to ITAR restrictions.

ACT offers competitive pay, excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holidays, company-paid life & disability insurance, 401(k) match, and profit-sharing), and a supportive team environment.

ACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

ACT participates in E-Verify.

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