Careers

Nextgen Aeronautics offers a stable working environment with competitive compensation and a generous benefits package including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and generous 401K contributions.

US Citizenship or equivalent authorization to legally work in the US is a requirement; some positions may be limited to only US citizens due to security restrictions. Strong written and verbal English language skills are also required for all positions.

To apply for any of these positions, please send your resume to info@nextgenaero.com and indicate in the subject line which position you are interested in.

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Machinist & CNC Programmer:

Machining of components, mechanical test structures, fixtures, specimens, research models, and flight vehicles used in research and developmental aerospace testing for laboratory, ground and flight systems. Work from complicated blueprints, sketches, loft lines along with verbal instruction and other engineering information. Must be proficient with all shop machinery and hand tools. Work on CNC machines to do all set ups and operations. Work on CNC programs that need to be modified and/or rewritten for machining for completion of parts. Work on CAD/CAM software to produce basic CNC programs from solid 3-D parts and 2-D drawings. Work on computer software CAD programs to create and design basic jigs, tooling, and parts to project completion. Support onsite/offsite test operations. Work in a team environment and be confident with the machining of wood, metal, plastic and composite materials.

Requirements: Must be a US Citizen. Willingness to work days, nights, weekends, holidays as required. Have personal set of standard and precision tools.

This position is available at our Torrance, California facility.

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Aerospace Design - Lead Engineer:

Qualification: Minimum B.S. in Engineering with at least five years design experience in the aerospace industry.

Primary job duties include leading the design effort on a wide variety of projects, directing junior engineers, interfacing with customers, sub-contractors, analysts, and fabrication and test personnel. Experience in the design of wind tunnel and/or flight demonstration aircraft models is required. Familiarity with stress analysis and preliminary aircraft design will be a significant plus. Good written, verbal, and presentation skills are essential.

This position is available at our Torrance, California facility.

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Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Internships (Positions Available Annually from May to September):

We are looking for mechanical or electrical engineers to work as interns. Bachelor, master and PhD students are welcome. We have projects requiring experience in signal processing hardware/software integration and materials research. Responsibilities may include standard and custom hardware and software, subcomponent, system-level integration; design, experimentation, and materials research. DoD report writing and coordinating with other aerospace engineers.

Qualifications:
Must be a US Citizen. Electrical or Mechanical Engineering bachelors, masters, or PhD student. Hands-on, can work independently with minimal direction, self-starter, excellent communication a must, flexible and creative. Can work on multiple projects and is willing to learn.

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