Design Engineer I+

SummaryThe 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.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 & Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Company Paid Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement* What You Will DoSupports the mechanical engineering group in all aspects of designConceptualize, design, and develop structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems in accordance with customer requirements and customary standardsDesignate off-the-shelf mechanical component or systems, identify vendors who can supply them, and request their purchase in a manner timely with delivery requirementsCreate 2-D mechanical layout drawingsand 3-D solid model conceptual drawingsPerform basic mechanical engineering calculations Perform analysis of designs to ensure their safe operation in meeting designated requirementsDocument 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, testing, and deployment of designs from concept to delivery. Provide technical support to our customersCoordinate manufacturing, assembly, and liaison efforts internally and externallySupport proposal/presentation preparation and business development activitiesSupport bench and field-testing of mechanical elements and systemsWhat We Are Looking ForB.S. or M.S. Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent in relevant experience and registrationTypically possesses 0-3 years aerospace and/or defense experienceSolid understanding of engineering fundamentalsBasic understanding of SolidWorks required; proficiency preferredBasic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and TolerancingKnowledge of design-based military and commercial specifications preferredKnowledge 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 contractor’s 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.