Composite Structures Design Engineer II

Job Description

SUMMARY

The 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 US

Karman 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 DO

Conceptualize, develop, and design structures, tooling, and mechanisms in accordance with customer requirements, with a focus on advanced composite components

Create component and assembly level CAD models

Create engineering drawings, and define bill of materials, manufacturing system requirements, and quality assurance inspection requirements in accordance with appropriate standards and specifications

Implement geometric tolerancing and perform basic mechanical engineering calculations

Review designs for cost, manufacturing, and quality assurance issues

Provide technical support to customers

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

Document requirements for performance, compliance with customer requirements, plans, test procedures, test reports, and any other contractual specifications

Support manufacturing, quality assurance, testing, and deployment of designs from concept to delivery

Support proposal/presentation preparation for business development and market surveys.

Perform analysis of designs to ensure safe operation in meetings

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience and registration

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

Demonstrated proficiency in mechanical design, engineering, and drawing conventions

Hands on experience with composite part and tool manufacturing preferred

Knowledge of CAD/CAE tools relevant to mechanical systems design

Proficient with CATIA V5, experience with CATIA Composite Work Bench preferred

Proficient with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing methods

Detailed knowledge of design based military and commercial specifications

Self-motivated, able to multi-task, work independently on assignments with minimal oversight or direction, quality-oriented and safety conscious

Possesses strong mechanical aptitude as well as creativity in solving problems; able to track overall goals and “see the big picture” while focusing on details

Excellent communication and customer relationship skills

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must 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.

Full-time