Engineer ll

Karman Space & Defense; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

FSAs

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space and Defense in Mississippi is seeking an Engineer II to support product and tooling development and provide hands-on engineering support in manufacturing. You will work within Integrated Product Teams to help deliver reliable Navy programs and contribute to design, tooling, and documentation.

Responsibilities include GD&T application, creating work instructions, and collaborating across disciplines to meet project requirements while maintaining quality and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in composites, mechanical, civil, structural, chemical, aerospace, naval architecture, or another related engineering discipline.
• Three to six years of experience performing similar engineering duties.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• A current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
• SolidWorks for 3D modeling and 2D drawing development (preferred).
• Internship or cooperative education experience (preferred).
• Technical writing experience (preferred).
• Hands-on fabrication experience (preferred).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Supports product development, tooling development, and manufacturing operations across multiple programs and engineering disciplines.
• Designs parts, tools, and fixtures with guidance from a supervisor.
• Develops manufacturing work instructions, inspection procedures, technical documentation, and reports with supervisory oversight.
• Participates in production activities including drawing reviews, requirements matrices, tool design, drafting, procurement, machining, inspections, and objective quality evidence.
• Collaborates with Integrated Product Teams to meet project requirements and objectives.
• Provides technical input for proposals, schedules, budgets, and related program deliverables.
• Applies Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to engineering designs and drawings.
• Serves as a product owner for assigned projects when needed.
• Interfaces with customers and subcontractors within assigned scope.
• Supports development of three-dimensional models and two-dimensional drawings using computer‑aided design tools.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Strong communication skills

Technical writing

Hands-on fabrication experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in composites, mechanical, civil, structural, chemical, aerospace, naval architecture, or related engineering discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next- generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.

This role is part of our Maritime Defense Systems business, which delivers integrated solutions with decades of proven performance across submarine, surface, and autonomous naval platforms supporting high-priority national defense programs. Our bow-to-stern capabilities include acoustic and sonar protection systems, propulsion systems, advanced composite structures, missile subsystems, canisters and launchers, and autonomous underwater vehicle subsystems. From concept through production, we combine engineering, materials expertise, specialized manufacturing, and large-scale testing to deliver mission-ready systems that reduce technical risk and support long-term operational performance.

The Engineer II supports product and tooling development and provides hands-on engineering support throughout manufacturing. Working within Integrated Product Teams, this role contributes to material selection, part and tool design, work instructions, and production documentation to help deliver reliable products for United States Navy programs.

Schedule

• For the first six months, the schedule will be Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• After training is complete, the schedule will transition to Thursday through Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Supports product development, tooling development, and manufacturing operations across multiple programs and engineering disciplines.
• Designs parts, tools, and fixtures with guidance from a supervisor.
• Develops manufacturing work instructions, inspection procedures, technical documentation, and reports with supervisory oversight.
• Participates in production activities including drawing reviews, requirements matrices, tool design, drafting, procurement, machining, inspections, and objective quality evidence.
• Collaborates with Integrated Product Teams to meet project requirements and objectives.
• Provides technical input for proposals, schedules, budgets, and related program deliverables.
• Applies Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to engineering designs and drawings.
• Serves as a product owner for assigned projects when needed.
• Interfaces with customers and subcontractors within assigned scope.
• Supports development of three-dimensional models and two-dimensional drawings using computer‑aided design tools.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in composites, mechanical, civil, structural, chemical, aerospace, naval architecture, or another related engineering discipline.
• Three to six years of experience performing similar engineering duties.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• A current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using SolidWorks for three-dimensional modeling and two-dimensional drawing development.
• Internship or cooperative education experience.
• Technical writing experience.
• Hands-on fabrication experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short‑and long‑term disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

Karman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.