Development Engineer – Defense

Jobtailor; Connecticut; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Development Engineer to serve as the technical lead on projects from concept through production for defense and aerospace products. You will create 3D models, select material specifications, and perform design trade studies to ensure design fidelity.

Responsibilities include interacting with customers and suppliers, leading problem solving and failure analysis, and guiding cost estimating and lifecycle activities. Strong GD&T knowledge and SolidWorks expertise are required.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in an engineering discipline (Chemical or Mechanical preferred).
• 4+ years of experience in product design of defense and/or aerospace products.
• Ability to apply customer requirements and government/military specifications to new product designs.
• Demonstrated experience generating 3D solid models & 2D drawings (SolidWorks preferred).
• Capable of applying GD&T, and understanding how it affects part cost and manufacturing.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management and customers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead on projects from concept through production.
• Create 3D conceptual models to meet design requirements.
• Select material specifications to meet environmental requirements.
• Perform design trade studies, hand calculations, and tolerance studies to ensure design fidelity.
• Interact with customers on design, interface and functional details.
• Interact with suppliers to rapid prototype parts for risk reduction and prototype testing.
• Participate in problem solving and failure analysis activities.
• Requirements generation, allocation and flow down.
• Technical compliance and risk assessment/management.
• Coordinate project team technical tasks.
• Cost estimating and management for both proposal and program activity.
• Lead the project throughout the product development life cycle.

Skills

3D Solid Modeling

GD&T

Product Design

Root Cause Analysis

Technical Communication

Risk Assessment

Education

BS/MS in an engineering discipline (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

• The Development Engineer is the technical lead on projects and is responsible for technical aspects of the product design from concept through development, qualification and production.
• Create 3D conceptual models to meet design requirements
• Select material specifications to meet environmental requirements
• Perform design trade studies, hand calculations, and tolerance studies to ensure design fidelity
• Interact with customers on design, interface and functional details
• Interact with suppliers to rapid prototype parts for risk reduction and prototype testing
• Participate in problem solving and failure analysis activities
• Requirements generation, allocation and flow down
• Technical compliance and risk assessment/management
• Coordination of project team technical tasks
• Cost estimating and management for both proposal and program activity
• Leading the project throughout the product development life cycle

Requirements

• BS/MS in an engineering discipline (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)
• 4+ years of experience in product design of defense and/or aerospace products
• Ability to apply customer requirements and government/military specifications to new product designs
• Demonstrated experience generating 3D solid models & 2D drawings (SolidWorks preferred)
• Capable of applying GD&T, and understanding how it affects part cost and manufacturing
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management and customers
• Proven ability to interpret and analyze mechanical, chemical and/or electrical specification requirements and data
• Demonstrated competency in problem solving and root cause analysis
• Must have or be able to obtain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
• Must be a U.S or naturalized Citizen capable of working on U.S. DoD and ITAR restricted products
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time (if located in CT facility)

Demonstrates expertise in product design and development, particularly in defense and aerospace sectors, with a strong focus on 3D modeling, material specifications, and compliance with government and military standards. Proven ability to lead technical projects, manage costs, and effectively communicate with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• 3D Solid Modeling
• GD&T Application
• Product Design Experience
• U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance
• Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• 3D Conceptual Modeling
• Material Specification Selection
• Design Trade Studies
• Tolerance Studies
• Cost Estimating and Management
• Requirements Generation
• Technical Compliance
• Risk Assessment
• SolidWorks
• Mechanical Specification Interpretation

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Presentation Skills
• Customer Interaction
• Team Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

• U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Defense Products
• Aerospace Products
• Government Specifications
• Military Specifications
• ITAR Compliance