Development Engineer II

Summary

The Development Engineer’s role is to develop, test, and deploy aerospace and defense mechanical products and systems as part of a multi‑disciplinary team. The primary focus of this position is the development, design verification testing, and demonstration of advanced technologies to support military and aerospace programs. The Development Engineer II assists in all phases of a program including conceptual level design and analysis, proof‑of‑concept, prototype hardware design, fabrication, system testing, and full‑scale system development.

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.

$/yr - $/yr

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Support the engineering team in planning and execution of projects requiring mechanical system development.
• Assist in the completion of client goals on time, within budget, and ensuring products conform to the highest standards of excellence in terms of accuracy, completeness, and presentation.
• Assist in test planning and execution: test design and analysis; writing procedures, test plans, and test reports; data collection and reduction.
• Support business development and project performance efforts to meet customer needs.
• Effectively interact with clients for business development including needs definition, proposal presentations, and project definition and reviews.
• Effectively interact with technical staff for proposal development and project performance.
• Passion for the aerospace industry and strong desire to work in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment.

• B.S. or M.S. Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent in relevant experience and registration.
• Typically possesses 2‑5 years aerospace and/or defense experience.
• Solid understanding of multiple engineering technologies.
• Solid understanding of data acquisition systems and instrumentation.
• Demonstrated ability to perform product development tests, including leading prototype testing and, at minimum, supporting development test series.
• Knowledge of military and commercial specifications preferred.
• Basic understanding of Solid Works and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, and hold or be able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance.

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 service member 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.