Technical Design Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Conduct independent technical evaluations of proposed components against claimed commercial equivalents.

• Create detailed side-by-side comparisons of key characteristics derived from drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

• Assess and document the equivalence of form, fit, and function, taking into account application and installation contexts.

• Quantify and analyze technical variances that influence pricing differences, contributing to the analyst's pricing strategy.

• Compose the technical narrative that supports or challenges the supplier's assertions.

• Identify equivalent components and alternative commercial sources during market research efforts.

• Challenge unsupported claims with justifiable technical arguments.

• No travel is necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Degree in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

• Minimum of 3 years in component engineering, alternative sourcing, EPA/TDR development, should-cost analysis, or value engineering within an aerospace hardware context.

• Proficient in reading engineering drawings, specifications, and technical data packages.

• Experience in evaluating part equivalence for source substitution or qualification purposes.

• Familiar with aerospace product families across both commercial and defense sectors.

• Ability to write clearly for a compliance audience rather than a technical one.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement plan

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Life insurance

• Referral program

• Vision insurance

• Short/Long Term Disability