Lead R&D Design Engineer – Aerospace Prototyping & Innovation

Middle River Aerostructure Systems; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401k matching

Onsite gym & wellness facilities

Paid time off

Job summary

ST Engineering MRAS is seeking a proactive Lead R&D Design Engineer to orchestrate the conceptualization, design, and development of advanced aerospace products from ideation through prototype and launch. The role demands cross-functional collaboration across product management, manufacturing, testing, and quality to deliver innovative technology solutions.

As a senior engineer, you will lead multi-discipline projects, drive design feasibility, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering, or related 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other standard engineering/project-management tools.

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

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Coordination of activities

Written and verbal communication

Mechanical testing

Composite part design

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Materials/Manufacturing Engineering

Master's degree (Desired)

Tools

CATIA

Job description

ST Engineering MRAS is seeking a proactive Lead R&D Design Engineer to orchestrate the conceptualization, design, and development of advanced aerospace products from ideation through prototype and launch. The role demands cross-functional collaboration across product management, manufacturing, testing, and quality to deliver innovative technology solutions.

As a senior engineer, you will lead multi-discipline projects, drive design feasibility, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining