Aerospace Development Engineer II — Mechanical Systems & Testing

Karman Space & Defense; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a mechanical/aerospace engineer to support the development, testing, and deployment of aerospace and defense systems across the product lifecycle. You will contribute to conceptual design, prototype development, and verification testing for military and aerospace programs.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will plan engineering tasks, generate test documentation, analyze data, and engage with customers and technical staff to support program success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of relevant experience and registration.
• Typically 2–5 years of aerospace and/or defense experience.
• Knowledge of data acquisition systems and instrumentation.
• Basic understanding of SolidWorks and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• A current U.S. DoD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.

Responsibilities

• Supports planning and execution of projects requiring mechanical system development.
• Assists in meeting customer goals by delivering work on time, within budget, and in alignment with technical and quality standards.
• Supports test planning and execution, including test design, analysis, procedure writing, data collection, and report generation.
• Contributes to business development efforts through needs definition, proposal preparation, and participation in customer reviews.
• Collaborates with technical staff to support proposal development and project performance.
• Performs product development tests, including leading prototype testing and supporting development test series.
• Applies engineering technologies, data acquisition systems, and instrumentation in support of development efforts.
• Participates in project definition and reviews to support clear communication and alignment with customer objectives.
• Uses engineering tools such as SolidWorks and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for aerospace and works effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Aerospace/defense experience

Data analysis

Instrumentation understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

GD&T

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a mechanical/aerospace engineer to support the development, testing, and deployment of aerospace and defense systems across the product lifecycle. You will contribute to conceptual design, prototype development, and verification testing for military and aerospace programs.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will plan engineering tasks, generate test documentation, analyze data, and engage with customers and technical staff to support program success.