Product Engineer

Radiant Dev LLC.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiant Dev LLC. seeks a Product Engineer II to design, prototype, test, and document advanced products for defense-focused programs, including armor systems and aircraft components. You will oversee the full lifecycle from concept to detailed drawings using SolidWorks and BOM management.

The role emphasizes DoD-style design practices, manufacturability considerations, and rigorous documentation, with opportunities to support bids and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with 5–10 years of product development experience.
• High proficiency in SolidWorks and BOM management.
• ASME Y14.5 certification and knowledge of ASME Y14.100 and GD&T standards.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM).

Responsibilities

• Product Design: Design, develop, and detail new technologies and products using SolidWorks. Maintain legacy production products.
• Prototyping & Testing: Assist with component procurement, prototype assembly, integration, and functional/ballistic/blast/drop-tower testing.
• Technical Documentation: Author design reviews, trade studies, test plans/reports, and requirement tracking files.
• Proposal Support: Assist engineering and commercial teams with bid and proposal efforts.

Skills

BOM management

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

ASME Y14.5 standards

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

MSME

CSWP

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

• Citizenship Requirement: Must be a US Citizen (No dual citizenship per government regulations).

Role Summary

The Product Engineer II creates product design concepts, 3D models, and detailed drawings for R&D programs focused on military armor, blast-attenuating seats, aircraft components, and infrastructure security technologies. This role oversees the full development lifecycle, including product prototyping, integration, testing (ballistic, blast, drop tower), and technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Design: Design, develop, and detail new technologies and products using SolidWorks. Maintain legacy production products.


• Prototyping & Testing: Assist with component procurement, prototype assembly, integration, and functional/ballistic/blast/drop-tower testing.


• Technical Documentation: Author design reviews, trade studies, test plans/reports, and requirement tracking files.


• Proposal Support: Assist engineering and commercial teams with bid and proposal efforts.

Qualifications

Required

• Education & Experience: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) with 5–10 years of product development experience.


• CAD & BOM: High proficiency in SolidWorks and strong project/Bill of Materials (BOM) management skills.


• Drafting Standards: ASME Y14.5 certification with expert knowledge of ASME Y14.100 and ASME Y14.5 drawing and GD&T standards.


• Design Principles: Deep understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM).

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (MSME).


• Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP).


• DoD product development experience in ground combat, marine, or aircraft platforms.


• 3+ years of hands‑on experience working with composite materials.