Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Aerospace & Defense

Energy Jobline ZR; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

HSA contributions

FSA

Life/AD&D insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of aerospace structures, mechanisms, and systems from concept through delivery. You will drive engineering execution, mentor junior engineers, and support manufacturing and testing activities across the product lifecycle.

Ideal candidates bring 4–7 years in aerospace/defense, proficiency in SolidWorks and GD&T, and a DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

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.
• Solid understanding of multiple engineering technologies related to mechanical systems design.
• Proven experience leading the design of robust mechanical hardware.
• Knowledge of military and commercial design specifications.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and GD&T.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAE tools for mechanical systems.
• U.S. DoD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Leads design activities for mechanical systems, structures, and mechanisms in support of customer and program requirements.
• Develops conceptual and detailed 2‑D layouts and 3‑D solid models to define mechanical designs.
• Performs mechanical engineering calculations and analyses to validate safe operation and compliance with specifications.
• Reviews and verifies calculations, analyses, and design work completed by peers and junior engineers.
• Documents design requirements, test plans, test procedures, test reports, and compliance evidence.
• Evaluates design concepts for cost, manufacturability, and quality considerations.
• Creates engineering drawings, bills of materials, manufacturing requirements, and inspection specifications.
• Supports manufacturing, assembly, quality assurance, testing, and deployment throughout the product lifecycle.
• Provides technical support for internal teams, external customers, and business development efforts.
• Mentors junior engineers and serves as a resource for mechanical engineering design practices.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

CAD/CAE tools

Engineering calculations

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of aerospace structures, mechanisms, and systems from concept through delivery. You will drive engineering execution, mentor junior engineers, and support manufacturing and testing activities across the product lifecycle.

Ideal candidates bring 4–7 years in aerospace/defense, proficiency in SolidWorks and GD&T, and a DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.