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NPD Design Engineer

Location
Chandler, AZ (Onsite)

Position Summary
Serve as the Responsible Engineer and primary technical owner for multiple new product development programs, leading technical execution from concept through qualification, production launch, and production support. The engineer will translate customer specifications into compliant designs, lead cross-functional execution, and provide technical leadership while working independently across multiple concurrent programs.

Primary Responsibilities
• Serve as Responsible Engineer and technical owner for multiple concurrent NPD programs.
• Interpret customer specifications and translate requirements into compliant engineering solutions and compliance matrices.
• Design mechanical components, mechanisms, actuators, and assemblies from concept through production.
• Develop engineering drawings, documentation, and technical data packages.
• Lead prototype development, hands-on troubleshooting, qualification testing, and production launch.
• Develop and execute Design of Experiments (DOE), engineering validation, and qualification test plans.
• Perform structural analysis, FEA, failure investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Present technical status, design reviews (PDR/CDR), risks, and test results to customers and internal leadership.
• Lead technical execution independently while coordinating with Manufacturing, Test, Quality, and Program Management.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor less experienced engineers.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline required; Master's preferred.
• 6+ years of progressively responsible mechanical product development experience preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical design experience with components, mechanisms, or actuators.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and develop compliant designs (required).
• Experience applying DOE (required).
• Experience using FEA or comparable structural simulation tools (required).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and failure investigation skills.
• Experience supporting qualification testing and engineering validation.
• GD&T, DFMEA/FMEA, DFMA, and statistical analysis preferred.
• Aerospace, defense, automotive, or similar regulated product development experience preferred.
• Experience qualifying products to MIL-DTL-23659 or similar military standards strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with customers and cross-functional teams.

Export Control
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements applicable to this position, only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment in this role.

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About PacSci EMC

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com. PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, US citizenship is a requirement for this position due to U.S. Government contractual requirements. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world. https://www.Ralliant.com/inclusion-diversity.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.

Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 83400.00-155000.00

Is this role subject to ITAR?
The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.