Systems Engineer

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight!

Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made— making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution.

As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base.

The Systems Engineer is responsible for the coordination of design requirements between corresponding systems of machine tools, jigs, fixtures and used in aerospace industries.

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

• Write design requirements for assembly line applications of static/dynamic tools and machines.
• Develop system models for tooling and equipment.
• Modify facility integration layouts using CAD software.
• Develop test plans and acceptance criteria for tools or systems of tools.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers as well as tooling and equipment designers.
• Complete models, layouts, and test plans within established budgets and schedules.
• Present system models to internal and external customers.

• BS Mechanical Engineering or similar field; equivalent relevant experience also acceptable.
• 10+ years relevant experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing practices: fabrication, machining, and assembly.
• Broad knowledge of materials and processing, both metallic and composite.
• Must possess a Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance and maintain security clearance for the duration of employment.
• This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficient with CATIA V5 and/or NX.
• Experience managing data in a PLM system.
• Clear written and oral communication of ideas, designs, and status.
• Drive to succeed with each challenge presented.
• Ability to work individually or in a fast-paced team environment.
• Detail oriented, with excellent organizational skills.

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May be required to travel to other site locations as required per project requirements.

Working are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.

• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant
• While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles
• The employee may be exposed to vibration
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• May be required to travel to other site locations as projects require.
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
• Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,…