Aerospace Design Engineer I/II - 108QE

Quartus Engineering•Herndon, Virginia

2d•$66,072 - $127,908•Onsite

About The Position

Quartus Engineering Incorporated is hiring an Aerospace Design Engineer for its Herndon, Virginia office. The role involves revamping or redesigning existing concepts and creating new designs, with project work potentially spanning from concept through prototype delivery. The engineer will primarily use CREO, SolidWorks, and other software to model designs and create drawings. The position is open to candidates at multiple experience levels, with additional technical leadership and mentoring responsibilities for more experienced candidates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a similar engineering field.
0–5 years of work experience focused on design.
Experience designing and creating drawings in CREO or SolidWorks.
Experience in at least one of the following areas: spacecraft, aircraft, or precision design.
Ability to apply engineering principles and techniques to solve a variety of problems.
Ability to compellingly present technical information to groups.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident).
For more experienced candidates, ability to perform design and provide project oversight concurrently.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a similar engineering field.
Experience with Finite Element Analysis.
Machining or similar manufacturing or shop experience.
Experience with CAD packages other than CREO or SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

Create complex 3-D CAD models and assemblies using CREO, SolidWorks, and other CAD tools.
Create and edit drawings and bills of materials (BOMs) to document designs using CAD tools.
Perform hand calculations and tolerance analyses.
Research and select materials and parts for design elements.
Apply creativity, experience, and analytical abilities to generate innovative design approaches.
Assemble and test prototype hardware.
Work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
For more experienced candidates, provide technical leadership, mentoring, and training to junior employees.
For more experienced candidates, perform design work while providing project oversight.