Aerospace Design Engineer

Atlas Copco

$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
  • 3+ years of experience in product engineering, design engineering, or project-based engineering roles.
  • Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or similar technical environments preferred.
  • Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., Creo, CATIA, SolidWorks, NX).
  • Strong analytical problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
  • Effective collaboration across teams with clear communication of technical concepts.
  • Strong project coordination and organization skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop engineered solutions based on customer application requirements through direct collaboration.
  • Design and optimize products using CAD tools for enhanced functionality and manufacturability.
  • Lead projects from concept phase through testing, validation, and final delivery.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to overcome technical challenges and ensure project success.
  • Provide technical expertise and support continuous improvement initiatives while effectively communicating progress.

Benefits

  • A culture grounded in trust and accountability.
  • Lifelong learning opportunities and career advancement.
  • Innovation driven by our people.
  • Comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.
  • Commitment to employee health and well-being.
Full Job Description
Your role

Salary Range: $95,000 - $115,000 annually

The Aerospace Design Engineer will be primarily located onsite at a customer facility in the Seattle, WA area, collaborating closely with customer engineering teams and global stakeholders to understand application requirements and deliver customized product solutions.

This role combines creativity with technical expertise by modifying existing product designs into manufacturable, high-performance solutions for aerospace drilling and assembly applications. You will report to the ASC Segment Leader while contributing to the successful development and delivery of engineered products.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and implementing engineered solutions aligned with customer application requirements, including direct customer collaboration.
  • Designing and refining products using CAD tools to ensure optimal functionality and manufacturability.
  • Leading and supporting projects from concept through testing, validation, and final delivery.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional and global teams to ensure project success and address technical challenges.
  • Providing technical expertise, communicating progress effectively, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.


To succeed, you will need

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent expereince).
  • 3+ years of experience in product engineering, design engineering, or project-based engineering roles.
  • Experience working within aerospace, manufacturing, or similar technical environments preferred.
  • Strong engineering design and CAD proficiency (e.g., Creo, CATIA, SolidWorks, NX).
  • Analytical problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.
  • Project coordination and organization skills.


We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

In return, we offer

  • A culture grounded in trust and accountability
  • Lifelong learning opportunities and career advancement
  • Innovation driven by our people
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
  • Commitment to health and well-being


Job location

Primary work location: Onsite at a customer facility in the Seattle, WA area.

Work style: Hybrid, combining time at the customer site, occasional presence at the Kent, WA office, and travel.

Travel is required within the United States and Canada, with occasional international trips to Europe and other global destinations.

Local Terms & Conditions Apply

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team: Tna'sheo Watkins

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