Sr. Design Engineer - Mechanical Systems - 100% ONSITE

Description:
Client is specialized aerospace propulsion center focused on aircraft APUs and gas turbine power systems. This role gives an engineer ownership of gearbox design and analysis for flight-critical systems, with exposure to development, testing, certification support


Designs, develops, supports, and sustains aircraft Auxiliary Power Units, which are essentially small gas turbine engines that provide electrical and pneumatic power to aircraft.

Responsible for designing critical gearbox and power transmission hardware for aerospace gas turbine engines and APUs. This is a highly technical ownership role where you'll work across design, analysis, testing, certification support, and product sustainment.

This role combines:
• Gear design
• Structural analysis
• FEA
• Thermal analysis
• Bearings
• Lubrication
• Certification-driven aerospace engineering
• APU experience
• Accessory gearbox experience
• Helicopter transmission experience
• Turboshaft engine experience

The site is involved in:
• Gas turbine engine technology
• APUs
• Mechanical power transmission systems
• Engine accessories
• Aerospace propulsion engineering
• Product development and sustainment support
 
Job Number: JPC 17324
Job Location: San Diego, CA
Rate: $90-$100/Hr. **DOE**
Per Diem: Yes
Overtime: Possible
Duration: 6 Months - Possibly Longer
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 08/20/2026
Firm Name: STRUCTURES COMPANY LLC
Attention: Debbie Aubert
Address: P O BOX 2278
City, State: SEAL BEACH, CA 90740
Phone: 714/823-3000
Email: Debbieaubert@thestructurescompany.com
Website: www.thestructurescompany.com
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