Design Engineer I

About the role

The Design Engineer’s 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 design support, with an emphasis on supporting new business development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Supports the mechanical engineering group in all aspects of design
• Conceptualize, design, and develop structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems in accordance with customer requirements and customary standards
• Designate off-the-shelf mechanical component or systems, identify vendors who can supply them, and request their purchase in a manner timely with delivery requirements
• Create 2-D mechanical layout drawings and 3-D solid model conceptual drawings
• Perform basic mechanical engineering calculations
• Perform analysis of designs to ensure their safe operation in meeting designated requirements
• Document requirements for performance, compliance with customer requirements, plans, test procedures, test reports, and any other contractual specifications
• Review designs for cost, manufacturing, and quality assurance issues
• Create formal or informal engineering drawings, bill of materials, manufacturing system requirements, and inspection/quality assurance specifications in accordance with appropriate standards and specifications
• Support manufacturing, quality assurance, testing, and deployment of designs from concept to delivery. Provide technical support to our customers
• Cook up manufacturing, assembly, and liaison efforts internally and externally
• Support proposal/presentation preparation and business development activities
• Support bench and field-testing of mechanical elements and systems

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent in relevant experience and registration
• Typically possesses 0-3 years aerospace and/or defense experience
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals
• Basic understanding of SolidWorks required; proficiency preferred
• Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Knowledge of design-based military and commercial specifications preferred
• Knowledge of CAD/CAE tools relevant to mechanical systems design
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, and hold or be able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

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

Pay

• Commensurate with experience

Schedule

• N/A