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Geologics

Engineering Planner

Palmdale, CA

$30 - $60/hr

Palmdale CA US Citizenship Required W2 Hourly Rate = $30 - $60* DOE GeoLogics partners with the best in the defense and scientific industry. We offer highly competitive rates and pride ourselves in ...

Geologics

RF Engineer

Chelmsford, MA · On-site

$64.20/hr

We cannot work with third party recruiters or agencies in filling this long term, W2 hourly defense contract. US Citizenship is required **GeoLogics partners with the best in industry to expand the ...

Geologics

Engineering Planner

Palmdale, CA

$30 - $60/hr

Palmdale CA US Citizenship Required W2 Hourly Rate = $30 - $60* DOE GeoLogics partners with the best in the defense and scientific industry. We offer highly competitive rates and pride ourselves in ...

Geologics

RF Engineer

Chelmsford, MA · On-site

$64.20/hr

We cannot work with third party recruiters or agencies in filling this long term, W2 hourly defense contract. US Citizenship is required **GeoLogics partners with the best in industry to expand the ...

Geologics

Systems Engineer

Pittsfield, MA · On-site

$38.75 - $49.35/hr

We cannot work with third party recruiters or agencies of any kind in filling this long term W2 hourly defense industry contract. **GeoLogics partners with the best in industry to expand the bounds ...

Geologics

Engineering Planner

Palmdale, CA · On-site

$30 - $60/hr

Palmdale CA US Citizenship Required W2 Hourly Rate = $30 - $60* DOE GeoLogics partners with the best in the defense and scientific industry. We offer highly competitive rates and pride ourselves in ...

Geologics

Systems Engineer

Pittsfield, MA · On-site

$38.75 - $49.35/hr

We cannot work with third party recruiters or agencies of any kind in filling this long term W2 hourly defense industry contract. **GeoLogics partners with the best in industry to expand the bounds ...

Kratos Defense

$42/hr

Join our team and help shape the future of unmanned technology within the defense industry today ... SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None. Compensation: $25.00 - $42.00 Hourly KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ...

Karman Space & Defense

$23 - $30/hr

... Defense Industry is for you, we'd LOVE to talk to you! KARMAN SPACE & DEFENSE : Karman is the ... Hourly Bonus/Commission: No

Kratos Defense

Aircraft Assembler I-III

Sacramento, CA

$24 - $33/hr

Join our team and help shape the future of unmanned technology within the defense industry today ... Compensation: $24.00 - $33.00 Hourly KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Aircraft Assembler ALL: The ...

Kratos Defense

Inventory Clerk I

Sacramento, CA

$21 - $23/hr

Join our team and help shape the future of unmanned technology within the defense industry today ... None Compensation: $21.00 - $23.00 Hourly KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Required: * Ability to ...

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Engineering Planner

Geologics

Palmdale, CA

$30 - $60/hr

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Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

 Manufacturing Planner- Engineering
On Site: Palmdale CA
US Citizenship Required
W2 Hourly Rate = $30 - $60* DOE
  
GeoLogics partners with the best in the defense and scientific industry. We offer highly competitive rates and pride ourselves in being a great springboard - one in four of our contractors get offers for perm positions during their contracts!  We value honesty, transparency and excellence. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to apply to join one of our high-performance teams today!
Given the nature of our work, all positions require US Citizenship

GeoLogics is searching for a Manufacturing Engineer/Planner with strong professional experience 
PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a Manufacturing Planner in the sense of supply chain, resource planning or scheduling purposes.   We're looking for someone adept in creating comprehensive work instructions related to one or more of the following: machine parts, composite details, composite assemblies, airframe structures, aircraft systems, aircraft check-outs, wiring and electrical systems, plumbing, aircraft maintenance, MRB or coatings.  

If you've got some (or all!) of those skills and would enjoy a 4/10 workweek, with 3 days off every week, apply today!  For best response, make sure your resume reflects or makes direct reference to:
  • US Citizenship status.  Only US Citizens are eligible for consideration
  • Bachelor degree and 5 years relevant experience or Masters and 3 years
  • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and other applicable references. 
  • Instructional writing proficiency. 
  • Detailed knowledge of fabrication, tooling, manufacturing and inspection methods or processes pertaining to aircraft parts, assemblies, systems, or vehicles. 
  • Working knowledge of utilizing computer applications such as SAP, MS Office, CAPP/SFM and model-based engineering systems such as Solumina/iBASEt, Teamcenter, 3DX : OR like programs/software's.
  • Understanding of basic structure: Engineering Bill Of Materials (EBOM), Manufacturing Bill Of Materials (MBOM), and Order Bill Of Materials (OBOM)
  • Familiarity with computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools, such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or CATIA.
  • Ability to pass background checks required to obtain a Department of Defense Secret clearance.  Active Secret a plus.

We are ready to hire!  Apply today for immediate consideration and response.  



Amy Cody-Quinn
acquinn@geologics.com

*Rates listed are not a guarantee of salary/rate.  Rate offered at time of hire will depend on many factors including education, experience, interview results and skill level 
NOTE: We cannot work with any third party agencies or recruiters in filling this long term W2 hourly defense industry contract

GeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran



Education:DegreeEmployment Type: CONTRACTOR

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