Composites Chief Engineer

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Mukilteo, WA, USA
In-Office
165K-220K Annually
Expert/Leader
Defense
The Role
Lead technical oversight for composite structures programs, mentor engineers, ensure designs meet aerospace/DoD standards, oversee design/analysis/testing, provide customer-facing technical leadership, support proposals and new technology development.
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SUMMARY 

The Chief Engineer focuses on program technical, mentorship & guidance for other engineers, and supporting company growth and direction.  This role is responsible for overseeing and guiding the design and development process to ensure overall technical success of the program. The Chief Engineer plays a key role in determining strategic technologies and capturing associated programs.

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

Programmatic 

  • Responsible for ensuring program technical excellence is commensurate with program scope, customer expectations and company interest
  • Through program gate reviews, oversee technical aspects of projects ensuring appropriate design, analysis and testing is conducted 
  • Review designs for cost, manufacturing, and quality assurance 
  • Provide customer facing technical leadership and guidance

Engineering Operational 

  • Provide guidance, mentorship and leadership to all levels of engineers
  • Influence company engineering design standards and guidelines

Business Development 

  • Based upon industry needs, identify and develop new technologies
  • Support proposal concept development, ensure technical compliance and identify technical risks 

 WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, and design structures and mechanical systems in accordance with customer requirements and aerospace/DoD standards
  • Knowledge of industry tools/software relevant to mechanical systems design
  • Detailed knowledge of design based military and commercial specifications
  • Minimum of10years technical experience, Minimum of 5 years with composite products
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical field
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must hold OR be able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance

 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

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.

 

Skills Required

  • Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, and design structures and mechanical systems to aerospace/DoD standards
  • Detailed knowledge of design-based military and commercial specifications
  • Knowledge of industry tools/software relevant to mechanical systems design
  • Minimum of 10 years technical experience
  • Minimum of 5 years experience with composite products
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical field
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must hold OR be able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance
  • Experience providing mentorship and technical leadership to engineering teams
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The Company
HQ: Huntington Beach, California
764 Employees

What We Do

Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War’s core mission priorities and meet our nation’s accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130space and defense programs. For more information, visit our website at Karman-SD.com.

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