Design Engineer II+
Karman Space & Defense
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Mukilteo, WA
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Posted April 17, 2026
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Responsibilities
- Supports the mechanical engineering group in all aspects of design
- Conceptualize, design, and develop structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems in accordance with customer requirements and customary standards
- Designate off-the-shelf mechanical component or systems, identify vendors who can supply them, and request their purchase in a manner timely with delivery requirements
- Create 2-D mechanical layout drawingsand 3-D solid model conceptual drawings
- Perform basic required mechanical engineering calculations and analysis of designs to ensure their safe operation in meeting designated requirements
- Assist in design efforts of systems, owning design of sub-systems and components.
- 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
Commitments
Citizen, and hold or be able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance
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Requirements
- Typically possesses 2-5 years aerospace and/or defense experience
- Solid understanding of multiple engineering technologies
- Proven experience in designing 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
Preferred Skills
- Proficient in SolidWorks, and experienced in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Education
- (Not required) – B.S. or M.S.
- (Not required) – Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent in relevant experience and registration
Summary
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 design, with an emphasis on supporting new business development efforts.
About Us
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.
Compensation & Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Company Paid Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement*
What You Will Do
Supports the mechanical engineering group in all aspects of design
Conceptualize, design, and develop structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems in accordance with customer requirements and customary standards
Designate off-the-shelf mechanical component or systems, identify vendors who can supply them, and request their purchase in a manner timely with delivery requirements
Create 2-D mechanical layout drawingsand 3-D solid model conceptual drawings
Perform basic required mechanical engineering calculations and analysis of designs to ensure their safe operation in meeting designated requirements
Assist in design efforts of systems, owning design of sub-systems and components.
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
What We Are Looking For
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
Proven experience in designing 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
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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 servicemember 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.
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 design, with an emphasis on supporting new business development efforts.
About Us
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.
Compensation & Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Company Paid Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement*
What You Will Do
Supports the mechanical engineering group in all aspects of design
Conceptualize, design, and develop structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems in accordance with customer requirements and customary standards
Designate off-the-shelf mechanical component or systems, identify vendors who can supply them, and request their purchase in a manner timely with delivery requirements
Create 2-D mechanical layout drawingsand 3-D solid model conceptual drawings
Perform basic required mechanical engineering calculations and analysis of designs to ensure their safe operation in meeting designated requirements
Assist in design efforts of systems, owning design of sub-systems and components.
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
What We Are Looking For
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
Proven experience in designing 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
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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 servicemember 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.