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job summary: Our Aerospace customer's Test & Evaluation organization is seeking a Lead Test and Evaluation Engineer at their Satellite & Space Systems location in El Segundo, California. This is home of the world's largest dedicated spacecraft factory with over 1 million square feet of integration and test facilities. We are looking for candidates with test Engineers that have significant experience supporting the planning and exection with system and subsystem testing efforts for Aerospace vehicle lines.   location: El Segundo, California job type: Permanent salary: $100,000 - 150,000 per year work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: This position offers a unique opportunity to lead fast-paced teams working complex technical challenges in support of satellite communications programs. Lead Test and Evaluation Engineers (LTEE) will interact with other engineering disciplines, including mechanical engineering, systems engineering and specialty engineering, as well as production operations, and program management. This position requires an individual with excellent technical, communication, relationship-building skills, and system level test experience. This role will support Government and Commercial programs. The LTEEs primary duty is to lead the V&V planning and execution on a given space vehicle product line. The effort ranges from the initial contract acceptance, design reviews, integration of subsystems, all phases of system level test, and through launch site. The LTEE is expected to have constant awareness of the space vehicle product line (vehicle configurations, schedules, test execution) during the entire lifecycle. The LTEE works closely with the Space Vehicle Test Directors (SVTD) across a product line to ensure rigorous test phase readiness for first-pass success. Safety of personnel, space vehicle, and factory equipment are absolutely critical for the LTEE to factor into all aspects of the test program. The LTEE supports and/or leads Readiness Reviews (Test Readiness - TRR; Internal Design - IDR; Integration Readiness - IRR) and the Post Test Reviews (PTR). As a leader, the LTEE will ensure coaching, training, and mentoring of their peers and team members is part of their daily operating rhythm. Some travel (less than 10%) may be required to space vehicle launch sites across the world. Position Responsibilities: Verification and Validation planning DFMAT spacecraft/system requirements Partnering with System Engineering (SE) to develop Test & Special Test Equipment (STE) requirements I&T flow/CONOPS development (test plans and architecture) Test procedure development stakeholder Drives readiness, opportunity capture, risk definition, and initiative Test readiness review planning, preparation, and coordination - drives test phase readiness Resolves or oversees resolution of off-nominal test data. Provides guidance on investigation of complex test anomalies supporting 24/7 operations during test phase execution representative for test impacts - Program Engineering Review Board (ERB) & Database Change Request (DCR) Product line LTEE - addresses test impacts across programs and space vehicles Post-Test lessons learned - capturing, addressing, and closure Leading and owning the development of the integrated test strategy, test architecture and test methodology process and governance. Ensuring end to end, integrated test programs Identifying and removing unnecessary complexity and risks to integration and test execution Determining design, functional, and performance testability criteria Assisting in program trade studies; affordability efforts; model and simulation activities Performing System Engineering from a T&E perspective Participating as the core member for Mission Assurance, IRTs, Non-Advocate Reviews, etc.; and supporting enterprise PCAB/CAPA Oversees the integration of new test techniques into test hardware/system designs Analyzes processes for potential improvements and recommends associated changes through the use of metrics Sr. Test Lead Engineer (TLE) - advises, assists, and checks. Trains, coaches and mentors others This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry Experience in verification and validation of complex systems Experience in test and evaluation engineering Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Experience with leading Subsystem and System Level Test projects for large scale satellite or space programs 5+ years of experience leading complex T&E projects requiring Verification & Validation and Systems Engineering skills Typical Education/Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. #LI-JS4   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 5 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors (required)  skills: Electrical Engineering Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.

job summary: The QC Microbiology Lab Specialist will assist in the method transfer and validation studies, support commissioning new equipment, support revising and editing Quality system procedures, assist continuous improvement initiatives, and support QC on project teams for clinical and commercial products. Working with QA, manufacturing, and analytical development groups, the QC Microbiology Specialist will be responsible for meeting QC timelines related to deliverables such as method transfer reports, test methods, change controls, and validation protocols and reports.   location: Arcadia, California job type: Temporary salary: $36 - 42 per hour work hours: 9 to 5 education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Assist the transfer and validation of test methods in support of drug substance release and stability testing.Revise test methods, validation protocols and reports, Quality system SOPs, and other supporting documents.Support equipment onboarding and validation lifecycle, including operation and maintenance procedures and software systems.Assist initiating change controls, support investigations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives to successful completion.Represent QC Microbiology on project teams for clinical and commercial products with primary responsibility for validation of Drug Substance release assays.Support performing validation of microbiological assays and assist provide training related to in-process and drug substance testing, equipment, environmental and utility monitoring to include Bioburden, Endotoxin, Growth Promotion testing, etc.Assist and support to perform environmental and utility monitoring of the cell and gene therapy production facility according to written procedures while fully gowned including operational monitoring and personnel monitoring during aseptic processing, and aseptic filling. Assist and support to perform routine environmental monitoring, as needed to meet schedules.Read environmental and utility monitoring plates by counting microbial colonies. Fill out appropriate reports and forms contemporaneously. Assist to perform microbial identification like gram stains, gene sequencing. Track all data and complete in a timely manner. Perform all activities in compliance with cGMP regulations.Assist preparation and presentation of quarterly and annual reports, trend investigations, statements of quality, and other applicable reports to management.Support onboarding and qualification of laboratory equipment and GMP software systems.Generate and write SOPs and protocols related to test methods involving product lot release.Draft technical documents including test methods, validation documents, and deviations.Assist implementation of change controls, support investigations, and complete CAPAs in support of GMP operations.Assist in purchasing all necessary supplies, needed for QC Microbiology. Assist to receive supplies, log-in and store appropriately following written procedures. Assist to perform growth promotion analyses on all microbiological media lots received. Report results on appropriate forms.Inspect and clean the laboratory and its equipment on a regular basis. Perform laboratory and equipment cleaning, preventative maintenance and calibration as described in written procedures. Follow written procedures for cleaning. Record all necessary information and maintain current, accurate, legible records of all work performed. Report problems to management in a timely manner and support finding creative solutions to resolve them.Ensure compliance to all quality requirements to meet audit standards and regulatory compliance.Maintain lab equipment, reagents inventory, and documentation to ensure accurate, timely, and cost-effective analysis of materials and products.Assist creating training materials and training staff on methods and related SOPs.Support implementation and qualification of current and new pharmacopoeia methods to ensure compliance with cGMP's and other regulatory requirements.Assist analyzing and summarizing data into reports and certificates of analysis with attention to details.Participate in risk assessments such as HAZOP's and FMEA's.Assist proposing corrective and preventive actions and improvements identified through investigations and audits and assist performing effectiveness checks of CAPA's.Perform sample management tasks, including labeling, shipping to external labs, inventory, and disposal of samples.Participate in collaboration meetings with external clients, contractors, and vendors.Participate in internal audits and external audits and support providing responses and implementation of actions related to observations.Other duties as assigned by management.  qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Molecular and Cell biology, Biology or related field required. In lieu of this requirement, work experience may be consideredMinimum of 5 years of work experience in the Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences industry with cGMP, GLPA strong background in method development, qualification and validation is highly desired. A background in quality control testing related to Biopharmaceuticals is required.Experience with problem solving methods such as DMAIC or other similar Root Cause Analysis ToolsStrong knowledge of cGMP and ICH guidelines. Other regulatory agencies experiences preferredBasic knowledge of Compendial (i.e., USP, EP, JP, etc.) requirements and standardsExperience with electronic Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)Strong understanding of Microbiology related to drug substance or drug product manufacturing.Experience with relevant microbiology laboratory equipment and software  skills: Cell Biology, CAPA, Biology, GLP (Good Laboratory Practice), ICH Regulations, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.

job summary: A Mechanical Engineer is needed for a leading technology firm. The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for Designing and prototyping complex electro-mechanical products. Qualified candidates must have a BSME and 3+ designing electromechanical systems. AutoCAD is required and Solidworks experience strongly preferred. Candidates must have experience designing thermodynamic products/ systems, and experience with refrigeration is coveted. This is a contract role slated to last 4+ months in the Pasadena, CA area. Our client is only seeking local talent at this time.   location: Pasadena, California job type: Contract salary: $33 - 50 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Build and maintain detailed component CAD models; Work within a team to ideate, review and improve product designsDesign and simulate component parts to reduce cost and increase reliabilityPerform GD&T of assemblies and drawingsConduct Finite Element Analysis for design validationsUtilize a 3D printer for prototyping #LI-AA1   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 3 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors (required)  skills: Mechanical DesignSolidworksGD&TRefrigeration Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.