Lead Aerospace R&D Engineer – Innovate & Deliver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and 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 Lead Engineer for Research and Development to conceptualize, design, and develop innovative products and technologies from ideation through prototype and into production. You will work across product management, manufacturing, testing, quality, and external partners to ensure successful development and integration.

You will lead multi-disciplinary efforts, develop roadmaps, and communicate progress with stakeholders while advancing cutting-edge aerospace concepts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or related engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace mechanical and structural design 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.
• Demonstrated ownership and follow-through.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other standard tools.
• This position requires U.S. Person status or export-control authorization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new products, components, and technologies from concept to commercialization.
• Conduct research to identify technical solutions, emerging technologies, and opportunities for innovation.
• Create prototypes, run experiments, and perform testing to validate design assumptions and meet performance requirements.
• 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 design 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, competitive technologies, and engineering advancements.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Mechanical design

Analytical thinking

Technical communication

Problem solving

Excel/PowerPoint

Organizational skills

Export control awareness

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Materials/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

CATIA

Job description

ST Engineering MRAS is seeking a Lead Engineer for Research and Development to conceptualize, design, and develop innovative products and technologies from ideation through prototype and into production. You will work across product management, manufacturing, testing, quality, and external partners to ensure successful development and integration.

You will lead multi-disciplinary efforts, develop roadmaps, and communicate progress with stakeholders while advancing cutting-edge aerospace concepts