Lead Level 5 or Scientist/Principal Level 6
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PDS Defense is hiring a Lead Level 5 or Scientist/Principal Level 6. PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced rotordynamics engineer to develop solutions for unique or complex problems affecting major programs. This role requires advanced knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts, with extended knowledge in related disciplines. The individual will join a senior staff engaged in design and analysis activities related to rocket engine turbomachinery.
Key focus areas include Develop solutions to unique or complex problems, Perform rotordynamic analyses utilizing classical approaches and modeling, and Conduct rotordynamic analyses in support of turbomachinery development and production issues.
Successful candidates bring Related B.S. or Graduate Degree. Important skills include Rotordynamics, Classical Approaches, Modeling, Reporting Status, and Documenting Results. Preferred (not required): Correlating Analyses and High Frequency Dynamic Data.
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Lead Level 5 or Scientist/Principal Level 6 Canoga Park, CA Posted: 12/18/2025
Job Description
Job ID#:
214739
Job Category:
Scientific
Position Type:
Associate - W2
Shift:
1
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Lead Level 5 or Scientist/Principal Level 6, in Canoga Park, CA. Job ID#214739
Pay Rate: $79 - $84/hr
Job Description:
This position requires a highly experienced rotordynamics engineer with 9+ years of experience to develop solutions to unique or complex problems which have important effects on major programs. It requires advanced knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts, plus an extended knowledge of principles and practices in closely related disciplines.
The individual will join a senior staff engaged in design and analysis activities related to rocket engine turbomachinery. This position requires the candidate to have experience with performing rotordynamic analyses utilizing classical approaches and modeling. Experience conducting rotordynamic analyses in support of turbomachinery development and production related issues is required. Familiarity with correlating analyses and high frequency dynamic data desired. Candidate will report status and document results of analyses performed.
Skills:
9+ years of rotordynamics experience (B.S. or graduate degree count towards years of experience) in support of aerospace turbomachinery development and production programs. This includes performing rotordynamics analysis in addition to review of turbomachinery high frequency data.
Education:
Related B.S. or graduate degree
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
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Minimum Security Clearance:
No Clearance
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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