Senior Development Engineer – Aerospace & Defense

Karman Space & Defense; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA contributions

FSA

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a mechanical engineer to lead development and testing of aerospace and defense products. You will plan verification testing, develop prototype hardware, and collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver validated solutions throughout the development cycle.

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 4–7 years of related experience are required, along with data acquisition, SolidWorks, and GD&T proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field; or equivalent relevant experience and registration.
• Typically 4-7 years of aerospace or defense engineering experience.
• Proven experience leading product development tests, including leading development testing and assisting in qualification testing.
• Proficiency with data acquisition systems and instrumentation.
• Solid understanding of multiple engineering technologies.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks with experience in GD&T.
• Knowledge of military and commercial specifications.
• A current DoD Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

Responsibilities

• Leads planning and execution of testing activities required for mechanical system development.
• Supports client objectives by contributing to on-time, on-budget delivery of high-quality engineering work.
• Develops and executes test designs, procedures, plans, and reports, including data collection and reduction.
• Supports business development by contributing to project definition, proposal presentations, and customer engagement.
• Leads proposal efforts by working with clients and internal technical teams to define requirements and deliver effective presentations.
• Supports development, design verification, and demonstration of advanced technologies for aerospace and defense applications.
• Assists with conceptual design, analysis, prototype development, and system-level testing.
• Collaborates across engineering disciplines to support full-scale system development and validation.
• Mentors junior engineers and provides technical guidance within the development team.
• Applies strong hands-on engineering skills in fast-paced project environments.

Skills

Data acquisition

Instrumentation

SolidWorks

GD&T

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a mechanical engineer to lead development and testing of aerospace and defense products. You will plan verification testing, develop prototype hardware, and collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver validated solutions throughout the development cycle.

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 4–7 years of related experience are required, along with data acquisition, SolidWorks, and GD&T proficiency.