Design Engineer

Location: Glendale, Arcadia or Anaheim

Company Overview:

Glenair is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical interconnect solutions, serving various industries including aerospace, defense, and space markets. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer service has established us as a trusted partner in the global market.

We are searching for a Design Engineer with a strong background in Hydraulic Fittings design. Knowledge of specific hydraulic components, tube fittings, fluid power components are all of interest.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Development: Author high-fidelity 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings for flared, flareless, swaged, and dynamic beam-seal fittings.

System Analysis: Perform hydraulic fluid network modeling, pressure drop calculations, stress/fatigue evaluations, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to ensure component integrity under high operating pressures (1,500 to 5,000+ psi).

Standards & Compliance: Ensure all designs comply strictly with SAE aerospace standards (AS), legacy Military Standards (MS/AN), and FAA regulatory requirements.

Materials Expertise: Deep knowledge of titanium (Ti-6Al-4V), CRES (304), aluminum (2024-T6,6061-T6 & 7075-T3) and protective coatings and film lubricants.

Manufacturing Integration: Define manufacturing requirements, including precision machining tolerances via GD&T, advanced metallurgy selections, passivation, and cleanroom packaging criteria.

Testing & Validation: Plan and execute qualification test programs, including burst testing, impulse fatigue, vibration testing, and leak evaluation.

Required Technical Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline

Experience: 3+ years of direct experience in aerospace fluid conveyance or mechanical component design.

Software Mastery: Proficient with major aerospace CAD tools (Solid Works) and FEA solvers.

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T): Thorough working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 to ensure precise fitment and tight metal-to-metal seals.