Aerospace Development Engineer II

Karman Space & Defense; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; 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公司贡献

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance

Short‑ and long‑term disability

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking an aerospace/mechanical engineer to develop and test advanced mechanical systems for hypersonics and missile defense. You’ll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams from concept to prototype, perform hands-on testing, and contribute to documentation and qualification activities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 2–5 years of aerospace/defense experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent experience/registration.
• Typically 2–5 years of aerospace and/or defense experience.
• Solid understanding of multiple engineering technologies.
• Solid understanding of data acquisition systems and instrumentation.
• Experience leading prototype testing and supporting development test series.
• Knowledge of military and commercial specifications preferred.
• Basic understanding of SolidWorks and GD&T.
• A current DoD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.

Responsibilities

• Supports planning and execution of mechanical system development projects.
• Assists in meeting client objectives on time and within budget with high-quality deliverables.
• Assists in test planning and execution, including data collection and reporting.
• Supports business development and project performance efforts to meet customer needs.
• Interacts with clients during needs definition, proposals, and reviews.
• Collaborates with technical staff on proposal development and project execution.
• Contributes to aerospace programs with hands-on engineering work.

Skills

Data acquisition systems

Instrumentation

Prototype testing

GD&T

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking an aerospace/mechanical engineer to develop and test advanced mechanical systems for hypersonics and missile defense. You’ll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams from concept to prototype, perform hands-on testing, and contribute to documentation and qualification activities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 2–5 years of aerospace/defense experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.