CAD/PAD Propulsion Engineer - Ejection Seat Systems

Nammo; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Four 10-hour days (Mon-Thu)

Generous PTO & Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(K) & health savings account

Job summary

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc. in Mesa, AZ seeks an entry-level CAD/PAD Engineer to take ownership of engineering design, analysis, integration, and test of propellant actuated devices and composite motors.

You will support day-to-day program activities under the CAD/PAD Chief Engineer and collaborate with a cross-functional team. The role offers four 10-hour workdays Monday-Thursday, generous PTO, health benefits, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics or similar technical field.
• Aerospace/Defense industry experience preferred.
• Ability to integrate into cross-functional NDS Mesa Team activities.
• Knowledge of closed-form and finite element analysis.
• Knowledge of solid modeling, detail drawing creation, and GD&T principles and practices.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to gain ATF clearance to work with our products.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day program activities with engineering oversight.
• Take technical direction from the CAD/PAD Chief Engineer.
• Communicate with internal and external customers.
• Conduct assembly and component analysis (structural, internal ballistics, thermal) to support design.
• Support bid & proposal preparation including: scope of work, technical volume, schedules & budgets.
• Support creation of detailed IRAD plans and support continuous improvement projects.
• Interface with cross-functional program team members to resolve technical and production issues.
• Participate in Change Review Board meetings by preparing and presenting TDP process changes.
• Participate in Phase Gate Review meetings for development programs.
• Support failure investigations applying technical rigor and discipline to identify causes.
• Support cross-functional team activities ensuring production technical issues are resolved.

Skills

Communication skills

Finite element analysis

Solid modeling and GD&T

ATF clearance eligibility

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Physics

Job description

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc. in Mesa, AZ seeks an entry-level CAD/PAD Engineer to take ownership of engineering design, analysis, integration, and test of propellant actuated devices and composite motors.

You will support day-to-day program activities under the CAD/PAD Chief Engineer and collaborate with a cross-functional team. The role offers four 10-hour workdays Monday-Thursday, generous PTO, health benefits, and retirement plans.