Senior Composite Engineer – Aerospace & Defense

Karman; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with公司贡献

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Karman Space and Defense is a leader in rapid design, development, and production of critical space and defense solutions in Mukilteo, WA. This role provides technical leadership across engineering, design reviews, and customer interactions to ensure cohesive execution on complex aerospace programs.

We seek a seasoned mechanical engineer with DoD standards experience, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor teams while guiding technology maturation and program success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or an equivalent technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of technical experience, including at least 5 years working with composite products.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, and design structures and mechanical systems in accordance with customer requirements and aerospace or DoD standards.
• Knowledge of industry tools and software relevant to mechanical systems design.
• Detailed knowledge of design-based military and commercial specifications.
• Demonstrated technical leadership with the ability to develop, plan, and execute multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate with minimal oversight.
• A current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage

Responsibilities

• Oversees program‑level technical execution to ensure engineering rigor aligns with program scope, customer expectations, and company priorities.
• Leads technical reviews through program gate processes to confirm design, analysis, and testing are properly conducted.
• Reviews designs for cost, manufacturability, and quality to support robust and efficient engineering solutions.
• Provides customer‑facing technical leadership and guidance throughout program development.
• Mentors and guides engineers across levels to strengthen engineering capabilities and support professional development.
• Influences and contributes to company engineering design standards and guidelines.
• Identifies and develops new technologies aligned with industry needs and strategic opportunities.
• Supports proposal concept development by ensuring technical compliance and identifying technical risks.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Industry tools and software

Job description

Karman Space and Defense is a leader in rapid design, development, and production of critical space and defense solutions in Mukilteo, WA. This role provides technical leadership across engineering, design reviews, and customer interactions to ensure cohesive execution on complex aerospace programs.

We seek a seasoned mechanical engineer with DoD standards experience, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor teams while guiding technology maturation and program success.