1259 - Design Engineer

ADP, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Monte Sano Research Corporation (MSRC) in Huntsville, AL, seeks a highly skilled Design Engineer to support the development and integration of Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) for hypersonic vehicles. The role requires designing, analyzing, and validating TPS components to ensure optimal thermal performance under extreme conditions.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of mechanical design experience, proficiency with SolidWorks and PDM, and the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, active clearance preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical design.
• Experience in design of thermal protection systems in hypersonic environments.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 GD&T.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and PDM.

Responsibilities

• Conduct design and material trade studies, risk identification and mitigation planning.
• Work in a cross functional team to iteratively design elements fulfilling thermal requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation including detailed drawings, analysis reports, presentations, verification artifacts, and data packages.
• Participate in system design reviews to evaluate system effectiveness.
• Up to 10% travel.

Skills

Mechanical design

TPS design

GD&T

SolidWorks

PDM

Team collaboration

Verbal/written communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

MS Office

SharePoint/Teams

Job description

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Full Time 40 Huntsville, AL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1259

Monte Sano Research Corporation (MSRC) is a Huntsville-based Small Business specializing in providing full-spectrum defense system engineering, research, design, development, integration, test, evaluation, and planning services to the U.S. Government.

As an ESOP company, our employee-owners are personally invested in the success of our customers, our programs, and one another. Our primary focus at MSRC is to provide extraordinary talent to propel the Warfighter, and we seek to hire people who are Elevated (always do the right thing), Exceptional (the very best at what they do), and Enduring (self-disciplined; self-motivated).

MSRC is seeking a highly skilled and motivated full-time Design Engineer to support the development and integration of Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) for hypersonic vehicles within Aviation & Missile Command (AvMC). The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing, analyzing, and validating TPS components to ensure optimal thermal performance under extreme hypersonic regimes. This position involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions that meet rigorous defense requirements, ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of hypersonic technologies.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, active clearance preferred.
• Self-motivated.
• Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint and Teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills required.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
• Discernment of and ability to operate with awareness of organizational interests and respect to military, civilian and corporate chains of command.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical design.
• Experience in the design of thermal protection systems in hypersonic environments.
• Strong familiarity of ASME Y14.5 standard and the application of GD&T
• Experience in the use of SolidWorks and PDM

Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct design and material trade studies, risk identification and mitigation planning.
• Work in a cross functional team to iteratively design elements fulfilling thermal requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation including detailed drawings, analysis reports, presentations, verification artifacts, and data packages.
• Participate in system design reviews to evaluate system effectiveness.
• Up to 10% travel

Additional Requirements

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Candidate must currently possess and be able to maintain an active security clearance.

Position is contingent upon contract and funding award.

MSRC’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) practices are grounded in federal laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), among others. These laws prohibit discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, and other protected characteristics. They also prohibit preferential treatment based on any such trait. These protections apply across all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, training, and termination.