Aerospace Development Engineer I

Karman; Mukilteo, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Karman Space and Defense is seeking a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer to develop, test, and deploy aerospace and defense mechanical systems. You will translate concepts into proof-of-concept hardware, support prototype fabrication and testing, and contribute to full-scale system development for critical military technologies.

Role involves hands-on engineering in a fast-paced environment, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring project objectives align with quality standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 0–3 years aerospace/defense experience typical.
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Basic understanding of data acquisition systems and instrumentation.
• Basic understanding of SolidWorks and GD&T.
• Knowledge of military and commercial specifications.
• DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Supports project planning and execution for mechanical system development.
• Assists in meeting client objectives on schedule, within budget and quality standards.
• Supports test planning and execution including procedure design, data collection and reporting.
• Contributes to business development and project performance activities.
• Collaborates with staff on proposal development and ongoing project execution.
• Engages in hands-on engineering work in aerospace and defense systems.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Security clearance knowledge

Military specifications knowledge

Data acquisition concepts

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

GD&T

Job description

Karman Space and Defense is seeking a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer to develop, test, and deploy aerospace and defense mechanical systems. You will translate concepts into proof-of-concept hardware, support prototype fabrication and testing, and contribute to full-scale system development for critical military technologies.

Role involves hands-on engineering in a fast-paced environment, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring project objectives align with quality standards and