Aerospace R&D Design Lead — Prototyping & Innovation

Mras USA; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401k vesting

Paid Time off

Job summary

ST Engineering MRAS seeks a Lead R&D Engineer to conceptualize, design, and develop innovative aerospace products, guiding concepts from ideation to prototype and product launch.

You will conduct research, create prototypes, and verify designs through testing, while producing detailed documentation and coordinating with制造, quality, and external partners for successful integration of new technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace mechanical and structural design or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience with mechanical testing and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new products, components, and technologies from concept to commercialization.
• Conduct research to identify technical solutions, emerging technologies, 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.
• Define 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.

Skills

Aerospace design

Cross-functional collaboration

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Data analysis

Project management

Regulatory awareness

Education

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

Tools

CATIA

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ST Engineering MRAS seeks a Lead R&D Engineer to conceptualize, design, and develop innovative aerospace products, guiding concepts from ideation to prototype and product launch.

You will conduct research, create prototypes, and verify designs through testing, while producing detailed documentation and coordinating with制造, quality, and external partners for successful integration of new technologies.