Design Engineer

Job Title: Design EngineerLocation: San Diego, CAZip Code: 92123Duration: 7 MonthsPay Rate: $145k-$170k DOEKeyword's: #SanDiegojobs; #DesignEngineerjobs;Start Date: ImmediateWe provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $145k-$170k . however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.Description:Summary of Job Purpose:We are seeking an experienced engineer with a strong background in gearbox design to join our skilled engineering team. The engineer will be responsible for the design, analysis, integration, and validation of gearboxes for gas turbine engines, supporting programs from concept through production and sustainment.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:* Design and develop gearbox systems for gas turbine engines.* Design gas turbine components for the powerhead, LRUs, and other equipment.* Perform detailed mechanical design, including gear geometry, housing, bearings, seals, shafts, and lubrication systems.* Conduct analytical studies (load analysis, thermal, FEA, fatigue) to ensure mechanical integrity and performance comply with customer and airworthiness specifications.* Prepare and review engineering documentation including 3D models, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.* Support testing and validation of the gearbox components and systems.* Participate in root cause investigations and provide corrective actions for development and in-service issues.* Interface with suppliers and subcontractors for build to print and build to specification components.* Follow-up with other engineering groups to assure design performs as specified.* Coordinate with other engineering and company departments to achieve optimization of the design, based on established constraints.* Build a strong relationship with clients, partners and parent company technical team in a partnership environment.Required Competencies; Education / Knowledge / Skills and Abilities:* BS in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or similar field.* 10+ years" experience in gearbox development with gas turbine designs or within aerospace.* Proficiency in CAD software (e.g, CATIA, NX) and analysis tools (ANSYS).* Familiarity with materials, coatings, and heat treatment processes relevant to gearbox components.* Experience with aerospace standards and design practices.* Demonstrated experience with Dimensioning and Tolerancing ASME Y14.5-2009 (GD&T).* Demonstrated Experience with Stack Up Analysis.Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities* Knowledge of lubrication systems, thermal management, and tribology.* Experience in designs that comply with airworthiness rules and aviation standards as related to commercial aircraft engines.* Understand the operation of aircraft Auxiliary Power Units and related systems.* Understands configuration management and design control.* Good verbal and written communication skills.* Demonstrated ability to make good decisions related to component design and application* Creative and innovative problem solver.Physical Requirements:* Specific vision abilities, required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.* While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Additional Information:* The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or* The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.