Design Engineer III

Amro Fabricating Corporation•Decatur, AL

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About The Position

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 leading design efforts, with an emphasis on supporting new business development efforts. 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.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent in relevant experience and registration
Typically possesses 4-7 years aerospace and/or defense experience
Solid understanding of multiple engineering technologies
Proven experience in leading design of 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
Must be a U.S. Citizen, and hold or be able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance

Responsibilities

Supports the mechanical engineering group while leading in all aspects of design
Conceptualize, design, and develop structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems in accordance with customer requirements and customary standards
Create 2-D mechanical layout drawings and 3-D solid model conceptual drawings
Perform required mechanical engineering calculations and analysis of designs to ensure their safe operation in meeting designated requirements
Verify calculations and analysis work of peers and junior engineers.
Leads design efforts on systems and sub-systems.
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