Senior Engineer (Mechanical or Aerospace) at GP Strategies Government Solutions Inc – Chatsworth, California

Come make an impact in the Public Sector! Join our team to do meaningful work and support high-impact government missions.

GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. Government Training Solutions | GP Strategies, a wholly owned subsidiary of GP Strategies Corporation, focuses on helping every public sector team unlock its full potential through people performance solutions.

Our work directly supports mission critical government agencies, including:

• Air Force
• Army
• Department of Defense (DoD)
• Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
• Department of Homeland Security
• NASA
• National Highway Institute (NHI) | Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
• State & Local Governments

Our Mission is meaningful and powerful: to deliver innovative people performance through off the shelf and custom learning, mission specialists, and technology solutions, building deep partnerships with customers to help them achieve measurable mission and company performance improvements.

GP Strategies Corporation, the corporate parent of GP Strategies Government Solutions, is a global leader in talent transformation, dedicated to empowering organizations to unlock their full potential. We help businesses enhance workforce performance and achieve strategic goals through innovative, technology-enabled learning solutions. For over 50 years, with a proven track record of supporting over 6,000 global organizations worldwide, we combine human expertise with AI-driven insights to deliver customized strategies that upskill talent, drive technology adoption, and optimize critical processes.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Engineer with 7–15 years of progressive experience to join our aerospace team at the Chatsworth facility. This senior role combines advanced technical expertise in design, analysis, and compliance with leadership responsibilities in personnel management, project oversight, procurement support, and proposal development. You will guide daily operations, mentor staff, manage cross-functional teams, and contribute to business development while ensuring high-reliability aerospace products meet stringent industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform the core technical duties of a Staff Engineer, including creating/revising 2D drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD and SolidWorks for aerospace pressure vessels, piping systems, tooling, and assemblies.
• Conduct detailed engineering analysis per ASME Pressure Vessel Code (Section VIII), ASME B31.3 Piping Code, and cycle life analysis (fatigue, fracture mechanics, fitness-for-service).
• Familiar with nondestructive inspection ASNT methods (Visual Examination, Liquid Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Ultrasonic Testing); support Acoustic Emission Testing as needed.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, calculations, and presentations using the full Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
• Utilize Microsoft Project to develop, maintain, and track project schedules, resource allocation, milestones, and critical paths for engineering and manufacturing initiatives.
• Manage and assign daily tasking for shop personnel, technicians, and staff engineers; provide direction, prioritize workloads, and ensure efficient execution of production, assembly, and testing activities.
• Lead project management activities, including scope definition, risk assessment, progress tracking, change control, and delivery of projects on time and within budget.
• Actively participate in procurement processes: identify suppliers, evaluate bids, support negotiations, coordinate material/tooling purchases, and ensure compliance with specifications and delivery timelines.
• Contribute to proposal development: review RFPs, prepare technical sections, cost estimates, schedules, and compliance matrices for new business opportunities and government/commercial contracts.
• Train, mentor, and develop staff engineers, technicians, and shop-level employees on design practices, code compliance, inspection techniques, manufacturing processes, and project execution best practices.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and production in the shop environment, including troubleshooting, fit checks, and use of basic hand tools.
• Travel up to 20% of the time for supplier audits, customer meetings, field support, installations, or training activities.
• Lead or participate in design reviews, engineering change orders, root-cause investigations, continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain full documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Work with West Coast Director to implement the Clean Room Facility upgrades

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited institution (required). Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• 7–15 years of progressive engineering experience in aerospace, pressure systems, high-reliability manufacturing, or related fields, with demonstrated progression into leadership/project roles.

Technical & Code Expertise:

• Strong expertise in ASME Pressure Vessel Code and Piping Code requirements.
• Proven experience in cycle life analysis (fatigue, fracture mechanics).
• Familiarity with common ASNT nondestructive testing methods; hands-on experience with Acoustic Emission Testing strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Project (required for scheduling and project tracking).

Certifications & Licenses (Preferred):

• Professional Engineer (PE) license registered in the State of California.
• API 510 (Pressure Vessel Inspection) and API 570 (Piping Inspection) certifications.

Leadership & Other Skills:

• Proven ability to manage and motivate technical and shop teams, assign tasks, and resolve conflicts.
• Strong project management skills with experience delivering complex aerospace projects.
• Experience supporting procurement and proposal efforts in a technical environment.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Other:

Must be available to travel approximately 20% of the time.

U.S. Person status may be required (ITAR compliance)

Competitive salary commensurate with senior-level aerospace experience and leadership scope

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), generous PTO)

Leadership role with significant impact on team development and business growth

Professional development support (including PE license efforts, obtaining API certifications, and project management training)

This senior position offers a blend of hands-on technical leadership, team management, and strategic involvement in projects, procurement, and proposals within a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

• Comfortable working in a shop/manufacturing environment (exposure to noise, dust, and machinery).

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods.

• Willing and able to use basic hand tools safely when supporting shop activities.

At GP Strategies Government Solutions culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.

GP Strategies Government Solutions is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.