Lead Mechanical Test Engineer

Karman Space & Defense; Trinity (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with 公司

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Decatur, AL is seeking an experienced mechanical engineering lead for advanced aerospace programs. You will oversee development, prototype builds, verification testing, and system validation while guiding junior engineers and coordinating with design and analysis teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 4–7 years of hands-on hardware design and testing, MIL-STD-810 familiarity, and proven leadership in product development tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related field.
• 4–7 years designing, assembling, and testing mechanical hardware and systems.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical hardware development and testing across aerospace programs.
• Guide prototype builds, verification testing, and system validation; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Hardware testing leadership

MIL-STD-810 familiarity

Troubleshooting

Prototype testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Job description

Karman Space & Defense in Decatur, AL is seeking an experienced mechanical engineering lead for advanced aerospace programs. You will oversee development, prototype builds, verification testing, and system validation while guiding junior engineers and coordinating with design and analysis teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 4–7 years of hands-on hardware design and testing, MIL-STD-810 familiarity, and proven leadership in product development tests.