Aerospace R&D Design Engineer | Prototyping

Mras USA; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k vesting

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time off

Onsite gym

Job summary

ST Engineering MRAS is seeking a proactive R&D Engineer to conceptualize, design, and develop innovative aerospace products and technologies from ideation through prototype, verification, and launch. You will work across product management, manufacturing, testing, quality, and external partners to ensure successful integration of new technologies.

Responsibilities include creating prototypes, conducting experiments, developing engineering documents, analyzing data, and supporting roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace mechanical and structural design or equivalent education/experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to coordinate multiple simultaneous activities, priorities, and workstreams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with mechanical testing and instrumentation.
• Familiarization with composite part design.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of actions and follow through to completion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other standard engineering/project-management tools.
• This position involves access to export-controlled technology and requires U.S. Person status or authorization.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of new products, components, and technologies from concept to commercialization.
• Conduct research to identify technical solutions and opportunities for innovation.
• Create prototypes, run experiments, and perform testing to validate design assumptions and meet performance requirements.
• Develop detailed engineering documentation, including specifications, CAD models, drawings, test plans, and reports.
• Analyze data, interpret test results, and iterate designs using engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility, manufacturability, regulatory compliance, and cost effectiveness.
• Support technology roadmaps, product development strategies, and long-term R&D initiatives.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, materials, and manufacturing processes for new designs.
• Communicate project status, risks, and technical insights to stakeholders at all levels.
• Coordinate project meetings, planning sessions, and technical reviews.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, competitive technologies, and engineering advancements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ST Engineering MRAS is seeking a proactive R&D Engineer to conceptualize, design, and develop innovative aerospace products and technologies from ideation through prototype, verification, and launch. You will work across product management, manufacturing, testing, quality, and external partners to ensure successful integration of new technologies.

Responsibilities include creating prototypes, conducting experiments, developing engineering documents, analyzing data, and supporting roadmaps.