SUMMARY:

The Design Engineer's role is to conceptualize, design, develop, test, and support deployment of aerospace and flight worthy structures, mechanisms, mechanical products and systems. The primary focus of this position is leading design efforts, with an emphasis on supporting new business development efforts. Reports to the site manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the mechanical engineering group while leading in all aspects of design
• Conceptualize, design, and develop structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems in accordance with customer requirements and customary standards
• Create 2-D mechanical layout drawingsand 3-D solid model conceptual drawings
• Perform required mechanical engineering calculations and analysis of designs to ensure their safe operation in meeting designated requirements
• Verify calculations and analysis work of peers and junior engineers.
• Leads design efforts on systems and sub-systems.
• Document requirements for performance, compliance with customer requirements, plans, test procedures, test reports, and any other contractual specifications
• Review designs for cost, manufacturing, and quality assurance issues
• Create formal or informal engineering drawings, bill of materials, manufacturing system requirements, and inspection/quality assurance specifications in accordance with appropriate standards and specifications
• Support manufacturing, quality assurance, assembly, testing, and deployment of designs from concept to delivery. Provide technical support internally and externally
• Support proposal/presentation preparation and business development activities
• Support bench and field-testing of mechanical elements and systems
• Mentor and resource for more junior engineers

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• B.S. or M.S. Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent in relevant experience and registration

• Typically possesses 4-7 years aerospace and/or defense experience
• Solid understanding of multiple engineering technologies
• Proven experience in leading design of robust hardware

• Detailed knowledge of design-based military and commercial specifications
• Proficient in SolidWorks, and experienced in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Knowledge of CAD/CAE tools relevant to mechanical systems design
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, and hold or be able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Minimal travel may be required for this position

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

As a federal contractor, Karman Space & Defense is committed to compliance with all federal employment eligibility requirements. We participate in E-Verify, a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. As an E-Verify employer, federal compliance mandates that we require documentation to verify your identity and employment authorization upon hire.