Lead Aerospace Development Engineer (Clearance Eligible)

Karman Space & Defense; West Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is looking for a Senior Development Engineer in West Decatur, Alabama. The role involves leading project management and providing technical leadership for aerospace and defense systems. Responsibilities include overseeing all program phases, interface with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring high standards of project execution. The ideal candidate will have a B.S./M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 4-7 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of experience in mechanical development of aerospace systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, plan and execute projects.
• Background in heat transfer, structural analysis, dynamics/kinematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in organizing and managing a team for project execution.
• Key role in proposal efforts and program management.
• Interfaces with multi-discipline team for integrated support.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical system development

Electromechanical systems

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Education

B.S. or M.S. Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is looking for a Senior Development Engineer in West Decatur, Alabama. The role involves leading project management and providing technical leadership for aerospace and defense systems. Responsibilities include overseeing all program phases, interface with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring high standards of project execution. The ideal candidate will have a B.S./M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 4-7 years of relevant experience.