Design Engineer III

SUMMARY

The Design Engineers role is to conceptualize, design, develop, test, and support deployment of aerospace and flight worthy structures, mechanisms, mechanical products and systems. The primary focus of this position is leading design efforts, with an emphasis on supporting new business development efforts.

ABOUT USKarman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industrys most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, VisionCompany Paid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid HolidaysTuition Reimbursement•

WHAT YOU WILL

DOSupports the mechanical engineering group while leading in all aspects of designConceptualize, design, and develop structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems in accordance with customer requirements and customary standardsCreate 2-D mechanical layout drawings and 3-D solid model conceptual drawingsPerform required mechanical engineering calculations and analysis of designs to ensure their safe operation in meeting designated requirementsVerify calculations and analysis work of peers and junior engineers.

Leads design efforts on systems and sub-systems.

Document requirements for performance, compliance with customer requirements, plans, test procedures, test reports, and any other contractual specificationsReview designs for cost, manufacturing, and quality assurance issuesCreate formal or informal engineering drawings, bill of materials, manufacturing system requirements, and inspection/quality assurance specifications in accordance with appropriate standards and specificationsSupport manufacturing, quality assurance, assembly, testing, and deployment of designs from concept to delivery. Provide technical support internally and externallySupport proposal/presentation preparation and business development activitiesSupport bench and field-testing of mechanical elements and systemsMentor and resource for more junior engineers

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING

FORB.S. or M.S. Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent in relevant experience and registrationTypically possesses 4-7 years aerospace and/or defense experienceSolid understanding of multiple engineering technologiesProven experience in leading design of robust hardwareDetailed knowledge of design-based military and commercial specificationsProficient in SolidWorks, and experienced in Geometric Dimensioning and TolerancingKnowledge of CAD/CAE tools relevant to mechanical systems designMust 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. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.