Job Description

_KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: _

• 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 drawings and 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

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 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

Additional Information

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Medical 
• Dental 
• Vision 
• Life 
• 401k 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Paid Holidays 
• Employee Referral Program

IF AN EXCITING CAREER IN THE SPACE & DEFENSE INDUSTRY IS FOR YOU, WE'D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU! 

KARMAN SPACE & DEFENSE: Karman is the market leading suppliers of metallic and composite flight hardware and sub-assemblies for the space, missile, and hypersonic markets. Karman offers an unprecedented capability set to customers, creating a supply chain solution in a historically fragmented supply base. The Karman team draws on in-house expertise in engineering & design, precision machining, large part forming, welding, heat age, finishing, assembly, ablative & insulative composites, and other capabilities to serve as a strategic partner to customers. Karman is headquartered in greater Los Angeles and currently has 5 locations in Southern California and 1 location in Mukilteo, Washington.

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.

SYSTIMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Systima are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.  Systima does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law. ALL YOUR INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL ACCORDING TO EEO GUIDELINES.