Mechanical Design Engineer I - Aerospace/Defense (9/80 Schedule)

Kearfott Corporation; Pine Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

9/80 work week with every other Friday

Job summary

Kearfott Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer I in New Jersey. You will design components and assemblies in SolidWorks, interface with cross-functional teams, and contribute to ruggedized electronics enclosures. A BS in Mechanical Engineering and up to 2 years of experience are required, with aerospace/defense exposure preferred.

The role emphasizes DFMA, BOM generation, material selection, and basic FEA, in a collaborative, on-site environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• Aerospace and/or defense background preferred.
• Exposure to manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks) and Microsoft Office.
• Exposure to Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Knowledge of GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Design of mechanical components using SolidWorks CAD.
• Design of electromechanical assemblies using SolidWorks CAD.
• Design for ruggedized electronics and enclosures.
• Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA).
• Generate BOMs.
• Select materials and processes per specs.
• Preliminary FEA using Ansys or SolidWorks Simulation.
• Manage designs in SolidWorks PDM.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

US Citizen

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kearfott Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer I in New Jersey. You will design components and assemblies in SolidWorks, interface with cross-functional teams, and contribute to ruggedized electronics enclosures. A BS in Mechanical Engineering and up to 2 years of experience are required, with aerospace/defense exposure preferred.

The role emphasizes DFMA, BOM generation, material selection, and basic FEA, in a collaborative, on-site environment with competitive salary and benefits.