Design Engineer

Design Engineer

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (Pac Sci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation operating company, seeks a Design Engineer to support technical input for proposals, including Technical Volume, data deliverable definitions, engineering basis of estimates, and other support to Program Management, Applications Engineering, and Business Development.

• Actively participate in Sale Order Kick-Off (SOKO) meetings and review proposed vs. contracted product design engineering requirements.
• Close requirement gaps identified at SOKO meetings in accordance with proposed product and contract definition.
• Provide support and updates to product baseline records, including generation and maintenance of technical design data and documentation, performance tailoring, non‑conforming material disposition, and engagement with Integrated Product Team to resolve manufacturing, inspection, testing, and failure investigation issues.
• Provide feedback for Sales Order Close Out (SOCO) meetings.
• Document technical lessons learned throughout the contract lifecycle and incorporate them into future contracts.
• Serve as technical point of contact for engineering‑related efforts across design, documentation, manufacturing, and test support.
• Resolve qualification/production launch transition issues for new products.
• Participate in problem‑solving teams for anomalies during production, testing, customer complaints, or field returns.
• Support cost reduction projects such as Production Preparation Process (3P) and Value Analysis/Value.
• Lead and manage Engineering (VA/VE) projects.
• Provide support for continuous improvement activities.

• Working knowledge of DOE, DFMA, FMEA, Failure Analysis, or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, lean practices, and related business tools.
• Working knowledge of Solid Works or similar solid modeling software.
• Skill in fundamental engineering analysis (e.g., finite element analysis, Solid Works Simulation, ANSYS).
• Experience with military and/or aerospace design and development requirements (preferred).
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Access, Visio, and Project (plus).
• Strong verbal and written technical communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills for effective interaction with staff, customers, and suppliers.

• B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.

Pac Sci EMC provides leading‑edge energetic materials, devices, and subsystems for military and commercial applications. Our engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California supports critical missions across sectors, emphasizing safety, quality, and reliability.

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Position is eligible for a bonus as part of the total compensation package.

The salary range for this position is 81,200.00 –  (local currency).

Essential duties require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Candidates must be U.S. Persons or be prepared to secure necessary U.S. government export authorizations. Ongoing employment is contingent upon obtaining appropriate export authorizations.