Aerospace Design Engineer I/II — CAD, Prototyping, Leadership

Quartus Engineering; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Employee stock ownership plan

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Quartus Engineering in Herndon, VA is seeking an Aerospace Design Engineer to revamp, redesign, or create brand new ideas from concept through prototype delivery.

You’ll work heavily in CREO, SolidWorks, and other modeling software, creating complex CAD models, drawings, and BOMs while performing calculations, material selection, and prototype testing. You’ll join a multidisciplinary team and may mentor junior engineers as needed.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace or similar Engineering field.
• 0-5 years of work experience with focus on design.
• Experience designing and making drawings in CREO or SolidWorks.
• Experience in spacecraft, aircraft, or precision design.
• US Person (US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident).
• MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or similar Engineering (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Creates complex 3-D CAD models and assemblies using CREO, SolidWorks, and other CAD tools.
• Creates and edits drawings and BOMs to document designs using CAD tools.
• Performs hand calculations and tolerance analyses.
• Researches and selects materials and parts for design elements.
• Applies creativity, experience, and analytical abilities to generate innovative design approaches.
• Assembles and tests prototype hardware.
• Works independently as well as collaboratively as part of multi disciplinary team.
• Technical leadership, mentoring, and training junior employees (more experienced).

Skills

CAD modeling

CREO

SolidWorks

Drawings & BOMs

Hand calculations

Material selection

Prototyping/testing

Team collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

BS in Mechanical/Aerospace Eng

MS in Mechanical/Aerospace Eng (preferred)

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

Job description

Quartus Engineering in Herndon, VA is seeking an Aerospace Design Engineer to revamp, redesign, or create brand new ideas from concept through prototype delivery.

You’ll work heavily in CREO, SolidWorks, and other modeling software, creating complex CAD models, drawings, and BOMs while performing calculations, material selection, and prototype testing. You’ll join a multidisciplinary team and may mentor junior engineers as needed.