Design Engineer II

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, 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 required mechanical engineering calculations and analysis of designs to ensure their safe operation in meeting designated requirements
• Assist in design efforts of systems, owning design of sub-systems and components
• 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, assembly, testing, and deployment of designs from concept to delivery. Provide technical support internally and externally
• Support proposal/presentation preparation and business development activities
• Support bench and field-testing of mechanical elements and systems
• Mentor and resource for more junior engineers

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent in relevant experience and registration

Typically possesses 2-5 years aerospace and/or defense experience

Solid understanding of multiple engineering technologies

Proven experience in designing robust hardware

Detailed knowledge of design-based military and commercial specifications

Proficient in SolidWorks, and experienced in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Knowledge of CAD/CAE tools relevant to mechanical systems design

Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen, and hold or be able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance

Skills

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Benefits

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