Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer - Space Systems

TSC; Washington; On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TSC is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to support work at the Naval Research Laboratory, with responsibility for aerospace structures and mechanisms. The role requires hands-on aerospace hardware experience and expertise in CAD tooling and design standards.

The successful candidate will design and analyze aerospace components, create 3D models and fabrication drawings, and collaborate with Integration and Test teams on hardware verification including vibration and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or aerospace engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of proven aerospace mechanical design experience.
• Direct experience with aerospace hardware design and standards.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (Siemens NX preferred).
• Knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 GD&T.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Designs, analyzes, and directs the integration of structural components and mechanical assemblies for advanced space or air platforms
• Creates detailed 3D CAD models and fabrication drawings
• Collaborates with Integration and Test teams to oversee component assembly
• Author test plans, design specialized test fixtures, and participate in hardware verification campaigns, including vibration, shock, and thermal-vacuum and/or altitude testing

Skills

Aerospace design experience

CAD proficiency

GD&T knowledge

Collaborative / independent work

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

TSC is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to support work at the Naval Research Laboratory, with responsibility for aerospace structures and mechanisms. The role requires hands-on aerospace hardware experience and expertise in CAD tooling and design standards.

The successful candidate will design and analyze aerospace components, create 3D models and fabrication drawings, and collaborate with Integration and Test teams on hardware verification including vibration and