**Scientific** **L5 Lead / L6 Scientist** Canoga Park, CA Posted: 12/18/2025 Job Description Job ID#: 214738 Job Category: Scientific Position Type: Associate - W2 Shift: 1 **PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a L5 Lead / L6 Scientist, in Canoga Park, CA. Job ID#214738** Pay Rate: $79 - $84/hr **Job Description:** Provide structural design guidance, scope analysis efforts, and perform detailed structural analyses of turbomachinery. Shall have the capability to lead the analysis, design, and optimization of turbomachinery for liquid rocket engine systems. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in the structural analysis of inducers, impellers, volutes, pumps, turbines, and other associated rotating machinery operating in cryogenic and high temperature environments. This role requires strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and their application to high-speed turbomachinery Report status and results of analysis tasks at design and program reviews. Prepare detailed technical reports documenting all analysis activities, present results at program reviews Apply technical expertise to directly contribute to the performance of the team relative to structural integrity of a turbomachinery design Completes assigned responsibilities in a manner that has significant impact on programs improving overall performance and capabilities Mentor and develop the skills of less experienced engineers in the area of structural analysis **Skills:** **Required:** Candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Structures, or Aerospace Engineering or the equivalent combination of education and a minimum of 9 years of experience Strong background in structural analysis of turbomachinery High proficiency in utilization of ANSYS Finite Element **Desired:** Candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering or the equivalent combination of education and a minimum of 9 years of experience Extensive knowledge and experience in the structural analysis of turbomachinery ANSYS Finite Element proficiency **Education:** Candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering or the equivalent combination of education and a minimum of 9 years of experience 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. Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance Military connected talent encouraged to apply. **VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled** To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled