Design Engineer

About the Role Volt is hiring a Design Engineer in San Diego, CA to design and develop gearbox systems for gas turbine engines and related aerospace components. This role emphasizes mechanical design, analysis, and collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure performance and airworthiness. What You'll Do

• Design and develop gearbox systems for gas turbine engines and 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, 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. What We're Looking For
• 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.
• 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.
• Understanding 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. Compensation & Benefits
• Payrate: $70.00-$81.00 per hour DOE (USD).
• Benefits include health, dental, vision, term life, short-term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing a work environment free of discrimination.