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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** CHIPTON ROSS
- **Location:** Palmdale, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Dassault Systèmes DELMIA (Software), Hardware Design, CATIA V5
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cjhunter.com//jobsearch/showjob.html?resultid=oJlVB7&offset=42&PageSize=ALL&PageTitle=%3Cspan+style%3D%27font-weight%3Abold%27%3EDesign+Engineer+-+%3C%2Fspan%3EChipton-Ross+is+seeking+a+Deisgn+Engineer++for+a+contract+opportunity+in+Palmdale%2C+CA.+%0A%0ABASIC+QUALIFICATIONS+(REQUIRED+SKILLS%2FEXPERIENCE)%3A+%0A%95+10%2B+years+of+aircraft+sub-systems+or+..&SIDW=f8617ff77ea6e96d186bed2434f037c2.VUlEPTc5MzgyMTgw

## About the Role

10+ years of aircraft sub-systems or structures assembly / integration
Development/ protype/ first article, program support (new product introduction / NPI)
Current proficiency in 3DX or Catia V5 software
Review of engineering models and technical drawings for producibility of new designs
Applied aircraft experience (such as production support, maintenance or testing), On vehicle testing and troubleshooting of aircraft sub-systems
Liaison engineering type experience
Hands-on production / shop floor support (Direct ownership and support of specific manufacturing operations as well as interface with touch-labor employees)
Manufacturing assembly work instruction authoring
Jet engine integration, service and maintenance familiarity
Wire harness and interconnect installation/ integration
Aircraft fuel systems
Metallic part machining working knowledge
Delmia software usage
Aviation Maintenance Experience, A & P license or similar
engineering degree

## Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Deisgn Engineer for a contract opportunity in Palmdale, CA., Responsible for hardware integration and final assembly including liaison actions.
Reviews engineering models and technical drawings for producibility.
Identifies design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommends revisions and/or improvements in design layout to responsible engineers or designers.
Works within a model based engineering environment (3DX).
Leverages understanding of flight hardware and assembly processes to define operations procedures and build sequences.
Provides input regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and assembly / service techniques. Investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies.


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