Design Engineer ; DESIGin Tucson

Design Engineer I – Hydraulic Valves & Mechanisms

Sargent Aerospace & Defense is a global supplier of custom‑engineered products to the aerospace and defense industries.

The Design Engineer will report to the Engineering Manager and collaborate with peers across key business units to provide robust and timely solutions to customers’ design challenges.

• Ensure safety is the foundation of daily work through vigilance and accountability.
• Perform engineering analysis (stress, FEA, fatigue) and apply problem‑solving methods to support new product development and/or sustaining production of existing designs.
• Create new designs that conform to customer requirements and properly apply engineering principles.
• Apply, evaluate, and optimize Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to facilitate inspection and manufacturing.
• Write test plans and reports to demonstrate compliance with customer specifications.
• Interact with customers to clarify design intent and technical requirements.
• Maintain accurate, orderly project records, including design and test data, customer specifications, and directives.
• Direct designers and drafters in design concepts and optimization to meet strict deadlines.
• Provide engineering assistance on development and qualification test programs.
• Assist on the Material Review Board (MRB) to facilitate disposition of non‑conforming products.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) using ANSYS.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Working knowledge of 3D modeling software (Pro/Engineer or CREO).
• Excellent writing, presentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Familiarity with Mathcad, MATLAB, and/or LabVIEW.
• Self‑starter who demonstrates a sense of urgency in meeting customer expectations and delivering results.
• Ability to investigate, diagnose, and resolve complex technical problems and communicate in clear, simple terms.
• Attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of this position.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Experience directly related to hydraulic and/or electromechanical component design and/or manufacture & test (servos, actuators, control valves, manifolds, etc.).
• Familiarity with electronic and/or hydraulic control system design.
• Prior ANSYS and CREO experience.
• Solid mechanics background.
• Experience using MATLAB, Simulink or similar coding.
• Exposure to common machining practices and/or metal forming methods & processes.
• Familiarity with fatigue analysis, fastener analysis, and material & process control.
• Hands‑on mechanical or electrical aptitude displayed through personal hobbies/projects.
• Familiarity with DMAIC (or equivalent) problem‑solving methodology.

Due to ITAR regulations, this position requires that the employee must be a U.S. citizen.

Employees will participate in understanding, implementing, and maintaining the Company Quality Policy in accordance with AS‑9100 and/or ISO‑9001 requirements.

The employee will be required to move throughout the building to collect, handle, and process production parts.

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus platforms
• Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time
• 401(k) Savings & Investment Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• HSA/FSA
• Life & Insurance
• Accident/Hospital/Critical Care Plans
• Pet Insurance
• Gym & Rideshare Incentives
• Legal Insurance / Theft
• Flexible Schedules (3 & 4‑day work week, half‑day Fridays)

EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled