Position Summary:
This position is part of a dedicated team responsible for the design, development, and testing of parachute recovery system components for aerospace applications. This position supports the full product lifecycle, from conceptual design through integration and testing, with increasing involvement in more complex technical tasks. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Design and develop components for the parachute recovery systems for aerospace applications, including textiles and metallic hardware.
- Perform structural load and margin analysis using hand calculations and standard engineering methods.
- Develop and maintain CAD models, detailed drawings, and associated documentation.
- Support conceptual design, prototyping, design validation, and qualification testing.
- Conduct material and system-level tests; gather, analyze, and report test data.
- Ensure designs meet technical, functional, and customer requirements.
- Interface with project engineers, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and other cross-functional teams.
- Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
- Follows company rules and procedures.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 2–5 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or defense.
Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of aerospace and/or mechanical design principles, including structural analysis techniques.
- Familiarity with textile design or soft-goods is a plus.
- Experience with test planning, execution, and data analysis.
- Solid knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Proficiency with CAD tools, including AutoCAD and Solid Works.
- Strong grasp of systems engineering principles.
- Working knowledge of modern programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or similar tools.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Solid foundation in mathematics and analytical thinking.
- Technical understanding of the company’s products and mechanical systems.
- Demonstrates initiative, professionalism, integrity, independent decision-making.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in work.
- Self-motivated with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
Training Requirements:
NA
Travel Requirements:
Periodic travel may be required to support project functions such as supplier visits, product testing, and technical customer meetings.
ITAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Physical Demands: (*)
The position requires that the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, and kneel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment: (*)
This position will require a working environment mix comprised of office, shop floor, field and customer locations (both domestic and international). While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to static electricity; explosives in test conditions; fumes; airborne particles; outside weather conditions prevalent at the time and an air-conditioned and heated office. The noise level is normally moderate may be occasionally high.
*Note: Both the Physical Demand and Work Environment sections are required by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA).
Pay Rate: $88k – $114k
