Senior Design Engineer

Karman Space & Defense; West Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to take charge of the design and delivery of aerospace and flight-worthy structures. This position entails significant responsibilities in mechanical design, requiring both leadership and hands-on work.

The ideal candidate will possess a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and have over 6 years of relevant experience. Strong design skills in SolidWorks and aerospace systems are essential, as well as the ability to mentor junior team members.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience designing aerospace and/or defense systems.
• Experience in developing hardware that has passed qualification testing.
• Strong mathematical skills and knowledge of material properties.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design efforts while supporting the engineering group.
• Conceptualize and develop structures and mechanisms according to specifications.
• Verify calculations and analysis work of others.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their development.

Skills

Mechanical design proficiency

Aerospace systems design

SolidWorks

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Problem-solving creativity

Excellent communication skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAE tools

Job description

Senior Design Engineer

The Senior Design Engineer performs a lead role in the design and delivery of aerospace and flight- worthy structures, mechanisms, mechanical products, and systems. This position supports the engineering staff in all aspects of mechanical design from concept to development, validation, and detailed design, requiring a fair amount of autonomy and hands-on activity. The primary focus is design leadership with an emphasis on supporting new business development efforts and mentorship of junior engineers, with minimal direct oversight required.

About Us

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement*

What You Will Do

• Support the engineering group while leading all aspects of mechanical design
• Conceptualize, develop, and design structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems in accordance with customer requirements and customary standards
• Perform required calculations, analysis, and comprehensive tolerance stack-up analyses
• Verify calculations and analysis work of others
• Lead design efforts on systems and sub-systems, often on multiple programs simultaneously
• Support proposal, quick-turn concept design and presentation efforts through CAD models and illustrations
• Generate Bill of Materials for assemblies and complete drafting packages of designs
• Support prototyping, hardware assembly, development testing and product qualification
• Mentor and resource for more junior engineers

What We Are Looking For

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience and registration
• Typically possesses 6+ years of experience in designing aerospace and/or defense systems
• Proven experience in designing robust hardware that has passed qualification testing
• Demonstrated proficiency in mechanical design, engineering, and drawing conventions
• Proficient in SolidWorks and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Knowledge of CAD/CAE tools relevant to mechanical systems design
• Strong mathematical skills, understanding of material properties, strength and stress formulas
• Ability to read drawings and technical diagrams and work to verbal and written instructions
• Strong computer skills, familiarity with common office applications and engineering tools
• Detailed knowledge of design-based military and commercial specifications
• Self-motivated, able to multi-task, work independently with minimal oversight, quality-oriented and safety conscious
• Possesses strong mechanical aptitude as well as creativity in solving problems; able to track overall goals and see the big picture while focusing on details
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold or be able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis.