Senior Design Engineer – Aerospace & Defense

Overview

Position Summary:

Are you ready to push the boundaries of aerospace and defense innovation? We’re seeking a Senior Design Engineer to take the lead in developing advanced mechanical components and brazed assemblies that power next-generation flight and defense systems. In this role, you’ll be hands-on with concept development, detailed design, and product optimization, guiding complex projects from initial ideas through full lifecycle support.

If you thrive on solving challenging engineering problems and want the opportunity to relocate and grow with a high-impact team, this could be the perfect fit.

• Lead the design of precision-machined parts and complex brazed assemblies using Creo CAD tools.
• Engineer lightweight, robust, and thermally efficient solutions that meet demanding aerospace and defense standards.
• Develop and optimize brazed joint designs for high-temperature environments, ensuring material compatibility and manufacturability.
• Partner closely with manufacturing, quality, and materials engineering to deliver cost-effective, production-ready designs.
• Perform FEA and tolerance analysis to validate performance under extreme thermal, vibrational, and structural conditions.
• Drive technical excellence through design reviews, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers, acting as a technical ambassador for design intent and product requirements.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ITAR, and customer-specific aerospace standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
  , or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in aerospace and/or defense mechanical design.
• Proven expertise in precision machining, tight tolerance design, and brazed assemblies
  .
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and CNC machining processes (milling, turning, grinding).
• Proficiency with Creo (CAD) and FEA software.
• Familiarity with vacuum or dip brazing
  , thermal stress analysis, and high-temperature materials.
• Experience working with DoD primes (Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, etc.) and knowledge of defense contracting requirements.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Bonus:
  
  Experience with
  Esprit for CAM
  .

• Play a pivotal role in mission-critical aerospace and defense programs
  .
• Work on designs that must perform flawlessly under the most extreme conditions.
• Relocation opportunities available – bring your expertise to where innovation happens.
• Competitive salary up to $120K plus benefits.
• Be part of a collaborative, innovative engineering culture where your voice matters.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing