Lead Aerospace Test Engineer – Defense Systems

Karman Space & Defense; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a seasoned mechanical/aerospace engineer to lead testing and development of advanced aerospace and defense mechanical systems. The role involves collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and guiding test design, data collection, and reporting.

The ideal candidate has 4–7 years of aerospace/defense experience, solid knowledge of SolidWorks and GD&T, and the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering is required.
• 4–7 years in aerospace/defense experience.
• Experience leading product development tests and qualification testing.
• Proficient with data acquisition systems and instrumentation.
• Solid understanding of multiple engineering technologies.
• Knowledge of military and commercial specifications (preferred).
• Experience with SolidWorks and GD&T.
• Must have or be able to obtain DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing and development activities for aerospace and defense mechanical systems.
• Guide proposal development and contribute to business development efforts.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with customers and internal teams.
• Lead test planning and execution, including design, data collection, and reporting.

Skills

Data acquisition

GD&T

SolidWorks

Engineering fundamentals

Project testing leadership

Military specs knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Instrumentation

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a seasoned mechanical/aerospace engineer to lead testing and development of advanced aerospace and defense mechanical systems. The role involves collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and guiding test design, data collection, and reporting.

The ideal candidate has 4–7 years of aerospace/defense experience, solid knowledge of SolidWorks and GD&T, and the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.