Lead Aerospace R&D Design Engineer – Prototyping & Innovation

ST Engineering MRAS; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Health Flexible Spending Accounts

Free Onsite Gym

Immediate 401k vesting

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time off

Job summary

ST Engineering MRAS is seeking a proactive Lead R&D Engineer to conceptualize, design, and develop innovative products and systems from ideation through prototype and launch. You will collaborate across product management, manufacturing, testing, quality, and external partners to drive technology roadmaps and successful integration of new capabilities.

The role requires a strong engineering background and 5+ years in aerospace mechanical/structural design, with a focus on collaboration,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of aerospace mechanical and structural design experience or equivalent.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to coordinate multiple simultaneous activities, priorities, and workstreams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with mechanical testing and instrumentation.
• Familiarization with composite part design.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other standard engineering/project-management tools.
• U.S. Person status or export control authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new products, components, and technologies from concept to commercialization.
• Conduct research to identify technical solutions and opportunities for innovation.
• Create prototypes, run experiments, and perform testing to validate design assumptions.
• Develop detailed engineering documentation including specifications, CAD models, drawings, test plans, and reports.
• Analyze data, interpret test results, and iterate designs using engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure feasibility, manufacturability, regulatory compliance, and cost effectiveness.
• Define technology roadmaps, product development strategies, and long-term R&D initiatives.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, materials, and manufacturing processes for new designs.
• Communicate project status, risks, and technical insights to stakeholders at all levels.
• Coordinate project meetings, planning sessions, and technical reviews.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and engineering advancements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's or PhD (preferred)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

CATIA

Job description

ST Engineering MRAS is seeking a proactive Lead R&D Engineer to conceptualize, design, and develop innovative products and systems from ideation through prototype and launch. You will collaborate across product management, manufacturing, testing, quality, and external partners to drive technology roadmaps and successful integration of new capabilities.

The role requires a strong engineering background and 5+ years in aerospace mechanical/structural design, with a focus on collaboration,