Aerospace Design Engineer I — CAD, Testing & Prototyping

Karman; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Karman Space and Defense is seeking a Design Engineer I in Mukilteo, WA to support the development of aerospace structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems from concept through delivery. You will design, analyze, document, and test components that meet customer and mission requirements.

Responsibilities include creating layouts and solid models, performing basic calculations, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring producibility and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience and registration.
• Typically 0–3 years of aerospace and/or defense experience.
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Basic understanding of SolidWorks; proficiency preferred.
• Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge of CAD/CAE tools used in mechanical systems design.
• Knowledge of military and commercial design specifications preferred.
• A current U.S. DoD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Supports the mechanical engineering team in conceptualizing, designing, and developing structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems that meet customer and industry standards.
• Creates two‑dimensional mechanical layouts and three‑dimensional solid models to support design development.
• Performs basic engineering calculations and analyzes designs to ensure safe operation and compliance with defined requirements.
• Identifies off‑the‑shelf mechanical components, coordinates with vendors, and supports timely procurement.
• Develops engineering drawings, bills of materials, manufacturing system requirements, and inspection specifications.
• Reviews designs for cost, manufacturability, and quality considerations.
• Documents performance requirements, compliance data, test plans, test procedures, and test reports.
• Supports manufacturing, quality assurance, testing, and deployment activities from concept through delivery.
• Coordinates internal and external manufacturing, assembly, and liaison efforts.
• Contributes to proposal preparation, presentations, and business development activities.
• Supports bench and field testing of mechanical components and systems

Skills

SolidWorks basics

Engineering fundamentals

CAD/CAE tools

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Karman Space and Defense is seeking a Design Engineer I in Mukilteo, WA to support the development of aerospace structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems from concept through delivery. You will design, analyze, document, and test components that meet customer and mission requirements.

Responsibilities include creating layouts and solid models, performing basic calculations, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring producibility and compliance.