Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Aerospace & Defense

Karman Space & Defense; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 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 and Defense seeks a mechanical design engineer to lead the design of aerospace structures and mechanical hardware from concept through delivery. You will develop 2D layouts, 3D models, perform calculations, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with manufacturing and testing teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 4–7 years in defense/aerospace, and a DoD Secret clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field, or equivalent experience and registration.
• Typically 4–7 years in aerospace/defense engineering.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Leads design activities for mechanical systems, structures, and mechanisms to meet customer and program requirements.
• Develops 2‑D layouts and 3‑D solid models.
• Performs mechanical analyses to validate safety and specifications.
• Mentors junior engineers and supports manufacturing and testing.
• Creates engineering drawings, BOMs, and inspection specs.
• Supports lifecycle activities from concept through delivery.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

Mechanical design

Leadership

Aerospace hardware

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Equivalent experience & registration

Tools

CAD/CAE tools

Computer-aided design

Job description

Karman Space and Defense seeks a mechanical design engineer to lead the design of aerospace structures and mechanical hardware from concept through delivery. You will develop 2D layouts, 3D models, perform calculations, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with manufacturing and testing teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 4–7 years in defense/aerospace, and a DoD Secret clearance eligibility.