Propulsion Systems Engineer II - DoD Clearance Eligible

Karman; Mukilteo, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with会社贡献

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Karman Space and Defense is seeking an experienced propulsion design engineer in Mukilteo, WA to develop propulsion devices, models, and components for aerospace and defense programs. You will work with cross-functional teams through concept to delivery, ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

Ideal candidates have a solid propulsion background, CAD/CAE proficiency, and the ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field.
• Typically 2–5 years of aerospace or defense engineering experience.
• Solid understanding of propulsion systems and ballistics modeling.
• Proven experience designing robust mechanical hardware.
• Knowledge of military and commercial design specifications.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and GD&T.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAE tools for mechanical systems.
• DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Supports propulsion system design activities across the mechanical engineering group.
• Conceptualizes, designs, and develops propulsion devices and systems per requirements.
• Performs full system ballistic modeling, including propellant sizing and performance analysis.
• Supports structural and stress analyses in collaboration with mechanical engineering.
• Creates 2-D layouts and 3-D models to define propulsion concepts and designs.
• Performs mechanical engineering calculations to validate safe operation.
• Assists in system-level design, owning propulsion systems and components.
• Documents performance requirements, test procedures, and compliance evidence.
• Reviews designs for cost, manufacturability, and QA considerations.
• Creates工程 drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing requirements.
• Supports manufacturing, assembly, testing, and deployment throughout lifecycle.
• Provides technical support to internal teams and partners.
• Supports bench and field testing of propulsion components.
• Mentors junior engineers in propulsion design and analysis.

Skills

Propulsion systems knowledge

Ballistics modeling

Mechanical hardware design

GD&T

SolidWorks

CAD/CAE tools

DoD security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

GD&T

Job description

Karman Space and Defense is seeking an experienced propulsion design engineer in Mukilteo, WA to develop propulsion devices, models, and components for aerospace and defense programs. You will work with cross-functional teams through concept to delivery, ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

Ideal candidates have a solid propulsion background, CAD/CAE proficiency, and the ability to obtain DoD clearance.