About Company:

Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation, serving as a trusted partner to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies, and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Founded as NTS Technical Systems, our company brings over 60 years of experience and expertise in handling the most complex projects and programs in the world.

From centrifuge testing for the latest Mars rover, vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS), to environmental simulations for next-generation missiles, we are the pioneering partner for highly custom, end-to-end testing design and implementation. By advancing our state-of-the-art testing technologies, subject matter expertise, and service to critical missions, Element U.S. Space & Defense has become the go-to partner for ground-breaking industries. 

What We Offer:

Growth & Development:

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• The chance to work on groundbreaking projects that shape the future of space and defense.
  
  

Benefits:
Employees are eligible to participate in the benefits offered throughout their availability, including the following: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Seven (7) paid holidays and four (4) paid floating holidays, depending on your hire date
• Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly
• 401k with employer match 
• Twelve (12) hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO) each year
• Tuition reimbursement and other employee programs
• Flexible schedules offered at some of our labs 
• Monthly Lab Bonus plans (Based on position)

Salary:
At EUSSD, compensation is determined through a comprehensive approach that considers candidate qualifications, role responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational needs. Pay may vary by location; for this position, the annual base salary target range is $21.00 - $22/hr, with potential eligibility for bonuses or commission depending on the role.

Summary:

Element U.S. Space & Defense (EUSSD) is a premier provider of independent test and evaluation services to the US defense, aerospace, and space industries. We are also a leading provider of unique and complex testing, including shock, vibration and mechanical testing, spread across our national network of six testing laboratories. Additionally, we offer design and analysis services to support all testing. We are seeking a Project Engineer to support the development of a CAD repository for existing fixtures and tooling. The ideal candidate has CAD experience, is excited and motivated to contribute to the EUSSD CAD repository, and curious about US defense, aerospace, and space testing.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify, document, and measure existing fixtures and tooling to develop CAD models in SolidWorks 2025.
• Add CAD models to SolidWorks PDM repository.
• Receive feedback from the EUSSD team and incorporate into CAD files.
• Perform other duties as may be required  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate student in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or Physics.

• Experience developing CAD models in SOLIDWORKS.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Excellent computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) 
• Extensive background check and US Citizenship will be required and must meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information
• Ability to work at the Fullerton, CA facility.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to other EUSSD facilities, especially the Santa Clarita, CA facility. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in the use of GD&T principles.

• Ability to work in a project team environment and share skills and knowledge with others.
• Experience with SolidWorks Simulation and SolidWorks PDM. 

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

EEO Policy Statement: 

It is the policy of Element US Space & Defense to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions. 

 Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V