Compensation Overview

$80,000 - $155,000Annually

Mid, Senior

Kent, WA, USA

Requirements

5-8+ years of direct valve, turbomachinery, or engine assembly experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Mastery of precision and tight tolerance assembly
Experience with continuous improvement initiatives, including working with NCs and ECRs
Comfortability leading communication with multiple teams for product improvement
Experience managing scope, schedule, cost, resources, and programmatic risks
Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings
Extensive experience reading and understanding specification and detailed work instructions
Proven experience and successful track record developing new processes

Responsibilities

Develop and/or maintain project plans for engine assembly and risk burn-down
Develop recovery strategies when non-conformances or other escapes are identified
Identify, develop, and deploy methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build sequence and schedules
Experience moving hardware through production (project engineering)
Precision assembly of rocket engine components: combustion devices, valves, turbomachinery, avionics, test
Root cause and diagnostic component disassembly, repair, and work hydraulic testing for valve actuation
Support the design, procurement, installation, and integration of custom manufacturing and test equipment
Help maintain inventory of tooling and equipment Safely work with hazardous systems, chemicals, and high-pressure operations
Define how to prepare hardware for test, qualification, and flight
Identify, develop, and deploy new manufacturing methods (or refine existing) to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule
Support DFMA and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build and test

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Develop and/or maintain project plans for engine assembly and risk burn-down
Develop recovery strategies when non-conformances or other escapes are identified
You will identify, develop, and deploy methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build sequence and schedules.
Experience moving hardware through production (project engineering)
Precision assembly of rocket engine components: combustion devices, valves, turbomachinery, avionics, test
Root cause and diagnostic component disassembly, repair, and work hydraulic testing for valve actuation
Support the design, procurement, installation, and integration of custom manufacturing and test equipment
Help maintain inventory of tooling and equipment Safely work with hazardous systems, chemicals, and high-pressure operations
Define how to prepare hardware for test, qualification, and flight Identify, develop, and deploy new manufacturing methods (or refine existing) to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule
Support DFMA and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build and test

Qualifications:

5-8+ years of direct valve, turbomachinery, or engine assembly experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Mastery of precision and tight tolerance assembly
Experience with continuous improvement initiatives, including working with NCs and ECRs
Comfortability leading communication with multiple teams for product improvement
Experience managing scope, schedule, cost, resources, and programmatic risks
Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings
Extensive experience reading and understanding specification and detailed work instructions
Proven experience and successful track record developing new processes

Salary Range: $80000-$155000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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ALTEN Technology USA specializes in providing sophisticated engineering solutions across diverse sectors including aerospace, medtech, unmanned systems, automotive, electric vehicles, and rail. This company is a notable employer due to its deep involvement in dynamic industries such as space exploration and autonomous vehicle technology. Its commitment to cutting-edge sector involvement and development of advanced technologies establishes a stimulating workplace environment for engineers and innovators seeking to influence future technologies.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Greensboro, North Carolina

Founded

1988

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 10%

1 year growth

↑ 21%

2 year growth

↑ 25%