Research & Development Engineer III – Aerospace

Stefanini, Inc; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 98,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-Day Work Week

100% Employer-Paid Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Stefanini, Inc. is seeking an experienced Research & Development Engineer III – Aerospace to join a family-owned manufacturer in Northern Nevada.

The role focuses on prototyping, testing, and turning new ideas into aerospace products and processes. You will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and external labs in a fast-paced environment with strong job security and an exceptional retention record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• 5+ years of engineering/R&D experience in aerospace or related sectors.
• Experience with test procedures, experimental plans, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Research specifications, data, and standards to assess feasibility for new aerospace applications.
• Design, execute, and document experiments and test plans for new products and processes.
• Develop products, systems, and manufacturing processes and oversee trials.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and QA teams to prototype and validate changes.
• Analyze data and communicate findings to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

R&D Engineering

Analytical Skills

Technical Writing

Design of Experiments

Prototype Development

Statistical Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Details

Job ID: 86856

Job Category: A&D/Semi

Position Type: Direct

Duration: Full Time

Shift: 1

Positions Available: 3

Posted: 8/25/2026

A&D/Semi

Research & Development Engineer III – Aerospace

Engineer What's Next in Aerospace With a 3-Day Weekend Every Week

What if your next engineering role gave you the opportunity to develop new aerospace technology while also giving you every Friday off? This is an opportunity to join an established, family-owned aerospace manufacturer where innovation, stability, and quality of life actually go together. You'll work a 4-day work week with Fridays and weekends off, receive 100% employer-paid medical coverage for the employee, and join an organization with approximately 80% employee retention that has never had a company layoff. And you'll do it from Northern Nevada, where there's no individual state income tax and your weekends can mean skiing or hiking around Lake Tahoe roughly 30 minutes away or heading to the Pacific Coast just a few hours down the road. Behind that quality of life is serious engineering. This organization develops specialized fastening, bonding, and assembly technologies used throughout the aerospace, defense, military, and space industries. Their solutions help solve demanding aircraft assembly challenges where strength, weight, reliability, and precision are critical. They're looking for an experienced R&D Engineer who wants to experiment, prototype, test, analyze, and turn new ideas into real aerospace products and manufacturing processes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: $98K - $145,200K
• 4-Day Work Week - Fridays + Weekends Off
• 100% Employer-Paid Medical Coverage for the Employee
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition Assistance & Professional Development
• Approximately 80% Employee Retention
• Family-Owned, Family-Oriented Culture
• No Individual State Income Tax in Nevada
• Exceptional Stability - No Company Layoffs, Even During COVID
• Career Growth with an Established Aerospace & Defense Manufacturer
• Northern Nevada Location Near Lake Tahoe, Skiing, Hiking & Outdoor Recreation

What You'll Be Doing

• Research specifications, technical data, industry standards, and emerging technologies to determine feasibility for new applications.
• Design and execute experiments, test plans, and research activities supporting new aerospace products and processes.
• Develop new products, systems, manufacturing processes, and testing procedures.
• Conduct and supervise process trials internally and through outside laboratories.
• Analyze experimental data and communicate technical findings to engineering teams, leadership, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Develop product requirements, test plans, procedures, reports, and technical documentation.
• Work directly with engineering and shop personnel to fabricate and evaluate prototype products.
• Develop testing methods and procedures to validate new products, materials, and processes.
• Support coatings synthesis, characterization, and application testing.
• Identify opportunities to develop new manufacturing processes or improve existing ones.
• Apply statistical and mathematical analysis to evaluate test reliability, validity, process performance, and experimental results.
• Evaluate equipment and processes for compliance with safety and environmental requirements.
• Define technical problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and develop solutions.
• Maintain strong documentation to preserve technical knowledge and support future product development.
• Work independently while collaborating closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and other technical teams.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related technical field.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering, R&D, product development, materials, or advanced manufacturing experience.
• Experience developing and executing test procedures and experimental plans.
• Experience developing product requirements and supporting technical documentation.
• Experience with coatings synthesis, characterization, and application testing.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret specifications, technical procedures, professional journals, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience analyzing experimental data and drawing technically sound conclusions.
• Strong technical writing skills with experience developing reports, procedures, test plans, and documentation.
• Ability to communicate technical findings to engineering teams, management, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Comfortable working hands-on with prototypes, testing equipment, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, or similar programs.

Preferred Experience

• Aerospace or defense R&D experience.
• Advanced manufacturing or aerospace product development.
• Materials engineering or materials science.
• Coatings development, synthesis, characterization, or application testing.
• Adhesives, bonding systems, polymers, or composite materials.
• Aerospace fasteners or aircraft assembly technologies.
• Prototype development and fabrication.
• Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Statistical analysis and test-data interpretation.
• Product validation and qualification testing.
• Manufacturing process development and optimization.
• Experience working with chemicals, adhesives, coatings, and composite materials.
• Experience working with outside laboratories and technical partners.

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