Product Development Engineer

Product Development Engineer | Aerospace & Defense Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, California | On-Site$140,000–$170,000 Base + Equity + BenefitsU.S. Citizenship Required Are you a hands-on engineer who can look at complex hardware and understand how it's designed, built and tested? Do you enjoy solving problems across mechanical, electrical and manufacturing engineering? Would you like your technical judgement to influence which aerospace products a growing business develops next? If so, this opportunity may be the right next step for you. This ambitious aerospace and defense organisation is expanding its portfolio of engineered components and advanced hardware. Engineers enjoy significant autonomy, working across product development, manufacturing and commercial teams to solve challenging technical problems. The Product Development Engineer will evaluate new hardware opportunities, combining practical engineering knowledge with commercial thinking to determine what can be designed, manufactured, tested and successfully delivered. As the Product Development Engineer your responsibilities will include Reviewing engineering drawings, GD&T, assemblies, materials and technical specifications Evaluating product design, manufacturing feasibility, testing requirements and technical risks Investigating existing hardware to identify redesign, improvement and manufacturing opportunities Working across mechanical, electrical, manufacturing and test engineering to develop practical solutions Supporting technical proposals, cost assessments and bid/no-bid decisions for new business opportunities As the Product Development Engineer you will bring 3+ years of hands-on Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Product or Mechatronics Engineering experience Experience designing, building, testing or troubleshooting physical hardware Ability to interpret technical drawings, GD&T, materials and engineering specifications Understanding of manufacturing processes, product development and engineering feasibility Strong technical problem-solving, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Experience with aerospace components, electromechanical systems, cost estimating or New Product Introduction would be advantageous. The Product Development Engineer will gain exposure beyond traditional engineering, helping decide which opportunities the business pursues rather than simply executing established designs. Offering $140,000–$170,000 base salary, equity and comprehensive benefits, this is an opportunity to broaden your engineering influence while remaining close to real hardware. All successful applicants will be contacted within two working days.