Lead Design Engineer – Aerospace & Defense Systems

Amro Fabricating Corporation; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is hiring a Design Engineer III to lead the design of aerospace structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems in Mukilteo, WA. You will drive concept development, perform analyses, generate documentation, and support manufacturing, testing, and delivery while mentoring junior engineers.

The role emphasizes knowledge of military and commercial specifications, proficiency in SolidWorks, and the ability to obtain or maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience and registration.
• 4–7 years of aerospace and/or defense experience.
• Solid understanding of multiple mechanical engineering technologies.
• Proven experience leading the design of robust hardware.
• Detailed knowledge of design-based military and commercial specifications.
• Proficient in SolidWorks; experienced in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAE tools relevant to mechanical systems design.
• A current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of mechanical structures, mechanisms, and systems aligned with customer requirements and industry standards.
• Develop 2‑D layout drawings, 3‑D solid models, engineering documentation, bills of materials, and specifications.
• Perform mechanical engineering calculations and analyses to validate safe operation and compliance.
• Review and verify engineering calculations, analyses, and design work produced by peers and junior engineers.
• Evaluate designs for manufacturability, cost, and quality assurance considerations.
• Support manufacturing, assembly, testing, and deployment activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Prepare proposal materials, presentations, and support business development activities.
• Document requirements, test plans, procedures, reports, and compliance evidence.
• Support bench and field testing of mechanical components and systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

CAD/CAE tools

Engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD/CAE tools

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is hiring a Design Engineer III to lead the design of aerospace structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems in Mukilteo, WA. You will drive concept development, perform analyses, generate documentation, and support manufacturing, testing, and delivery while mentoring junior engineers.

The role emphasizes knowledge of military and commercial specifications, proficiency in SolidWorks, and the ability to obtain or maintain a DoD Secret clearance.