Structures Design Engineer II

SUMMARYThe Structures Design Engineer II role is to conceptualize, develop, design, test, and support deployment of aerospace and flight worthy structures. The primary focus of this position is product design for advance composite materials. Design of other mechanisms, mechanical products and systems will also be involved.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 industry's 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 & BENEFITSMedical, Dental, VisionCompany Paid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid HolidaysTuition Reimbursement* WHAT YOU WILL DOConceptualize, develop, and design structures, tooling, and mechanisms in accordance with customer requirements, with a focus on advanced composite componentsCreate component and assembly level CAD modelsCreate engineering drawings, and define bill of materials, manufacturing system requirements, and quality assurance inspection requirements in accordance with appropriate standards and specificationsImplement geometric tolerancing and perform basic mechanical engineering calculationsReview designs for cost, manufacturing, and quality assurance issuesProvide technical support to customersDesignate off-the-shelf mechanical component or systems, identify vendors who can supply them, and request their purchase in a manner timely with delivery requirementsDocument requirements for performance, compliance with customer requirements, plans, test procedures, test reports, and any other contractual specificationsSupport manufacturing, quality assurance, testing, and deployment of designs from concept to deliverySupport proposal/presentation preparation for business development and market surveys.Perform analysis of designs to ensure safe operation in meeting designated requirementsMentor and act as a resource for more junior engineers WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience and registrationTypically possesses 2-5 years aerospace and/or defense hardware design experienceDemonstrated proficiency in mechanical design, engineering, and drawing conventionsHands on experience with composite part and tool manufacturing preferredKnowledge of CAD/CAE tools relevant to mechanical systems designProficient with CATIA V5, experience with CATIA Composite Work Bench preferredProficient with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing methodsDetailed knowledge of design based military and commercial specificationsSelf-motivated, able to multi-task, work independently on assignments with minimal oversight or direction, quality-oriented and safety consciousPossesses strong mechanical aptitude as well as creativity in solving problems; able to track overall goals and "see the big picture" while focusing on detailsExcellent communication and customer relationship skillsMust be a U.S. CitizenMust hold or be able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearanceEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEREqual 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 contractor's legal duty to furnish information.