Parker Aerospace Hiring Engineering Manager in LA
Parker Aerospace in Irvine seeks an Engineering Manager II for Defense Systems, emphasizing fluid, hydraulic, and engine systems. The position signals continued demand for expertise in propulsion, thermal management, and systems integration in the Los Angeles area.
Parker Aerospace's parent company, Parker Hannifin, was founded in 1917 in Cleveland, Ohio, initially focusing on pneumatic brake systems for trucks and buses. The company entered the aerospace sector in the 1940s, developing components for aircraft during World War II. Parker Aerospace designs and builds equipment for most aircraft and aero engines produced today. Los Angeles has been a hub for aerospace manufacturing since World War II, with factories producing thousands of aircraft annually. The region's aerospace and defense industries added 11,000 jobs between 2022 and 2024. Space-related jobs are on the rise in Los Angeles County, increasing roughly eightfold from 2010 to 2024. Parker Aerospace's Defense Systems division specializes in thermal management systems, aerospace pumps and fans, and ammunition handling systems. The division's products are used on military, tactical, and combat aircraft and vehicles. Parker collaborates with OEM customers on product design and process engineering. Parker's competitors in the aerospace market include Eaton, Honeywell, Moog, RTX, Safran, Senior, Triumph, and Woodward. Parker competes with Freudenberg-NOK in engine valves and seals. Trelleborg AB is a competitor in seals and vibration-control components.
