Space Systems Lead Engineer (Product Development) in Lancaster

Energy Jobline ZR; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Holidays

Company-paid life & insurance

401(k) match

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) seeks a Lead PD Engineer to supervise and develop engineering staff, ensuring high performance and standardized processes across all PD programs. You will manage schedules, budgets, and staffing while maintaining compliance with SOPs and NPI workflows.

Responsibilities include mentoring PD Engineers, leading improvements, coordinating with customers, and supporting proposals. Strong CAD/FEA/CFD skills and US person eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD/FEA CFD tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• US Person per ITAR restrictions.

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 docs.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Verbal and written communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA (SolidWorks)

CFD tools (Autodesk Simulation, Fluent, COMSOL)

Job description

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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- 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. , lawfull permanent , refugee, or asylee) due to ITAR restrictions.

ACT offers competitive pay, and a supportive team environment.

Excellent benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• holidays
• company-paid life & insurance
• 401(k) match
• profit-sharing

ACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to , , , , , , , , , veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

ACT participates in E-Verify.

California Applicants:

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