Product Design Engineer 1 at ITT Aerospace Controls LLC – Valencia, California

Product Design Engineer 1

US-CA-Valencia

Job ID: 2026-16366
Type: Employee
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering/R&D
US-CA-Valencia -1166

Overview

TT Control Technologies is a global engineering and manufacturing company with leading positions in the markets it serves. We design, develop, and manufacture valves, actuators, pumps, switches, seat actuation systems, and environmental control systems for aerospace and various products for industrial applications and provide an ideal workplace environment in which to create a rewarding career. We are looking for team players with the talent and drive for excellence. We strive to create value for our employees by providing challenging workplace assignments.

Position Summary:

The position is an integral part of the Switch Product Team. Person will be directly involved in the design, development, and qualification of customized electro-mechanical switches for aerospace, industrial, and military applications. Activities may include research, design, analysis, testing, documentation, and direct support to manufacturing. ITT offers many types of switches for different customer applications, including gage, differential, and absolute pressure switches and temperature sensing switches.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support for assigned projects
• Perform project tasks in collaboration with engineering leadership, business development, quality, program management, and production support functions throughout the product development process
• Develop customer-focused design updates based on existing products.
• Generate test procedures and test reports
• Produce and update Parts Lists
• Support prototyping and development testing of new products
• Engineering review of product compliance to customer requirements for operational performance, material applicability, and environmental constraints.
• Solve technical problems in the lab or in the factory as needed
• Support process and manufacturing improvements.
• Participate in technical reviews.

Qualifications

• Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, or comparable, with 2+ years’ experience in engineering design and development environment preferred
• Design experience with electro-mechanical devices
• Strong problem-solving skills; Able to work with others to solve problems and manage priorities.
• Test plans, test procedures, conducting development and qualification testing
• Familiarity with RTCA/DO-160 and/or MIL-STD-810 environmental testing standards
• Familiarity with common document types and material specifications for aerospace or defense desired.
• Understanding of geometric tolerancing and ANSI Y14.5 standard.
• Experience with simulation and analysis (preferred Ansys, NASTRAN) useful
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office applications (Word, Access, Excel, and Power Point); PTC Windchill.
• CAD Drafting and modeling experience useful (ex. Creo, SolidWorks, and/or Catia)
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Safety is a core value at ITT. Our employees understand and follow all ITT safety policies and procedures, participate in workplace inspections, safety training, and in the development of job safety analyses.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.