Automation Design Engineer - Aerospace Systems Leader

Paligen Technologies, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick Stevenson, a subsidiary of Paligen Technologies, is seeking an experienced Automation Design Engineer to lead and expertly guide automation and mechanical equipment design. You will define specifications, influence technical approaches, train staff, and ensure documentation aligns with project objectives.

Travel up to 20% and a Secret DoD clearance may be required. Role demands leadership across multi-disciplinary teams, strong communication skills, and mastery of 3D CAD tools

Qualifications

• BS degree from an accredited engineering college; a minimum of 7 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Defense or Aerospace industry experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise in performing engineering calculations (tolerance analysis, first-order thermal and structural calculations).
• Mastery of 3D CAD tools.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
• Expertise in interpretation of engineering documentation (drawings, parts lists, change orders, specifications, etc.).
• ASME Y14.5 proficiency.
• Must have the ability to obtain a Secret DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide simultaneous engineering team leadership and subject matter expertise across major projects of considerable scope and complexity, with the highest degree of integrity, commitment, and professionalism.
• Provide system engineering support to multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Proactively communicate and collaborate with internal and external team members.
• Lead the development of Statements of Work, estimates, and project execution plans. Provide technical leadership in the development of proposals and white papers.
• Conceive, plan, and develop new technical methods or approaches as warranted by advancements in state-of-the-art technology.
• Thoroughly review all technical results developed by project teams to determine if outputs are complete, correct, integrated with project objectives, and adequately documented.
• Lead presentations of engineering work to internal teams, customers, and partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Exceptional communication

3D CAD mastery

MS Office proficiency

Tolerance analysis

DoD clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

ASME Y14.5

Job description

McCormick Stevenson, a subsidiary of Paligen Technologies, is seeking an experienced Automation Design Engineer to lead and expertly guide automation and mechanical equipment design. You will define specifications, influence technical approaches, train staff, and ensure documentation aligns with project objectives.

Travel up to 20% and a Secret DoD clearance may be required. Role demands leadership across multi-disciplinary teams, strong communication skills, and mastery of 3D CAD tools