Aerospace Design Engineer III – Structures & Mechanisms

Karman Space & Defense; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with 회사 매

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space and Defense in Mukilteo, WA, is seeking a Design Engineer III to lead the design of aerospace structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems. You will drive concept development, perform analyses, generate documentation, and support manufacturing, testing, and delivery.

You will also contribute to new business development and mentor junior engineers. You have a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 4–7 years in aerospace/defense, proficiency in SolidWorks and GD&T, and a DoD

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent experience and DoD clearance/ability to obtain.
• 4–7 years aerospace/defense experience.
• Experience leading robust hardware designs.
• Proficient in SolidWorks; GD&T knowledge.
• Familiar with CAD/CAE tools for mechanical systems.
• Current DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of mechanical structures, mechanisms, and systems.
• Create 2-D layouts and 3-D models with BOMs.
• Perform engineering calculations to validate safety and compliance.
• Review peers' calculations and designs.
• Assess manufacturability, cost, and quality.
• Support manufacturing, testing, deployment.
• Prepare proposals and support business development.
• Document requirements, test plans, and compliance evidence.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering analysis

Mentoring

DoD program experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

CAD/CAE tools

Job description

Karman Space and Defense in Mukilteo, WA, is seeking a Design Engineer III to lead the design of aerospace structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems. You will drive concept development, perform analyses, generate documentation, and support manufacturing, testing, and delivery.

You will also contribute to new business development and mentor junior engineers. You have a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 4–7 years in aerospace/defense, proficiency in SolidWorks and GD&T, and a DoD