Design Engineer III - Space & Launch

Karman Space & Defense•Mukilteo, WA

2d•$130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Design Engineer III supports mechanical engineering activities for Karman Space & Defense’s Space and Launch business from concept through development, validation, and delivery. The role designs structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems; produces supporting documentation; performs engineering analyses; and contributes to manufacturing, testing, and fielding. It also supports proposal activities and collaboration across engineering and production teams while developing technical expertise and design leadership skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience and registration.
Typically four to seven years of aerospace and/or defense experience.
Solid understanding of multiple engineering technologies.
Proven experience leading mechanical design of robust hardware.
Detailed knowledge of design-based military and commercial specifications.
Proficiency in SolidWorks and strong experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Knowledge of CAD/CAE tools relevant to mechanical systems design.
Strong mathematical skills and familiarity with material properties, strength, and stress analysis.
Ability to read drawings and technical diagrams and follow written and verbal instructions.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with office and engineering tools.
Self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal oversight, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
Strong mechanical aptitude, creativity in problem-solving, and ability to balance detailed execution with system-level awareness.
Excellent communication skills and ability to support customer interactions.
Current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.

Responsibilities

Support the mechanical engineering group across all aspects of design.
Conceptualize, design, and develop structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems in accordance with customer and industry requirements.
Create 2-D layout drawings and 3-D solid model concepts.
Perform engineering calculations and analyses to confirm design integrity and compliance.
Review and verify calculation and analysis work completed by peers and junior engineers.
Lead design efforts on systems and subsystems.
Document performance requirements, compliance data, plans, procedures, test reports, and contractual specifications.
Review designs for cost, manufacturability, and quality assurance considerations.
Create engineering drawings, Bills of Materials, manufacturing requirements, and inspection specifications.
Support manufacturing, quality assurance, assembly, testing, and deployment of designs.
Provide internal and external technical support throughout the product lifecycle.
Support proposal development, concept creation, and customer presentations.
Support bench and field testing of mechanical components and systems.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team technical development.