Design Engineer

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS); Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS) is seeking an experienced Design Engineer in the United States. The role focuses on mechanical design for valves, pumps, and fluid control devices, with ends-to-end development responsibility within a growing aerospace and defense environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of design experience, strong knowledge of electro-mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and is a US citizen eligible for security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required.
• 2–5 years of design experience.
• Strong knowledge of electro-mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• US Citizenship required; ability to obtain/maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design for valves, pumps and fluid control devices from concept through development.
• Perform stress, thermal, fluid flow and tolerance analyses.
• Review and ensure compliance with customer specifications and sub-tier requirements.
• Define and coordinate development testing (DVT, ATP, QTP) and verification matrices.
• Prepare and support PDR/CDR reviews and customer deliverables (CDRLs).
• Collaborate with manufacturing, QA, supply chain and program management.

Skills

Design engineering

Mechanical aptitude

Electro-mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Security clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Are you an experienced Design Engineer with a background in Aerospace & Defense ?

Would you be interested in a career with one of the fastest growing, award-winning aerospace, defense, and space organizations in the US?

Are you looking for a company with a great culture, exciting engineering projects and genuine investment in your technical expertise and career development? If so, this may be the perfect Design Engineer position for you

Responsibilities for the Design Engineer

• Take ownership of mechanical design for valves, pumps, and fluid control devices from concept through development
• Perform and oversee stress, thermal, fluid flow, and tolerance stack-up analyses
• Review and ensure compliance with customer component and sub-tier specifications
• Define and coordinate development testing (DVT, ATP, QTP) and verification matrices
• Prepare and support PDR/CDR technical reviews and customer deliverables (CDRLs)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, QA, supply chain, and program management
• Communicate technical and schedule issues proactively to management

Requirements for the Design Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or equivalent Engineering (advanced degree preferred)
• Must have 2–5 years of design experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of electro-mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain/maintain security clearance

The successful Design Engineer will be offered a truly exciting opportunity to join a business that has tripled in size in recent years and won year-on-year awards for their impressive growth and unrivalled culture.

You'll enjoy working in a well-established, experienced engineering team where everyone is willing to share knowledge and help you succeed. You'll be offered ongoing investment in your education and technical training to propel your career either in a technical or leadership discipline.