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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 130 space and defense programs.\nThis role is part of our Tactical Missiles and Integrated Defense Systems business, which designs and develops integrated missile and defense systems that support critical missions across air, land, and sea. We combine comprehensive analysis, engineering, and program execution capabilities to deliver mission-tailored solutions that reduce lead times, lower costs, and simplify complex multi-vendor supply chains. Backed by decades of flight-proven and fielded performance, we design and build mission-critical technologies including launch systems, propulsion, payload integration solutions, UAV components, missile subsystems, and Safe & Arm systems.\nIn this role, you will provide technical leadership across aerospace system development efforts, guiding multidisciplinary engineering teams as they mature complex mechanical systems and structures. You will drive system architecture decisions, lead verification and validation activities, coordinate program-wide technical efforts, and mentor less experienced engineers to ensure engineering rigor and alignment with system requirements.\nResponsibilities\nLeads program-level technical oversight to ensure products meet applicable requirements.\nEnsures programs maintain balanced emphasis on design, analysis, and test activities to achieve robust system performance.\nDrives system architecture decisions by modeling system behavior and supporting requirements decomposition.\nAssesses completeness of system requirements, verifies compliance, and documents results.\nDrives development of test plans to validate system performance.\nLeads creation of engineering reports and presentations.\nLeads development of interface control drawings and interface description documents.\nContributes to company engineering standards, training, and guidelines.\nMentors, trains, and develops engineers with lesser experience.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or an equivalent field.\nTypically possesses 6 or more years of aerospace or defense engineering experience, including 2 or more years performing relevant systems engineering work.\nExperience with development of mechanical systems and structures, electronics, electrical cabling, system integration, and qualification testing.\nMastery of general aerospace engineering knowledge including structural analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), physics-based modeling, dynamics, kinematics, advanced high-strength materials, design, and test.\nDemonstrated technical leadership with strong ability to develop, plan, and execute multidisciplinary projects.\nAbility to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and maintain focus on quality and safety.\nStrong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills with ability to track high-level goals while focusing on detailed execution.\nExcellent communication and customer-relationship skills.\nA current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or an equivalent field.\nBenefits\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k) with company match\nPaid time off\nHealth Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\nCompany-paid life and AD&D insurance\nShort- and long-term disability coverage\nTuition reimbursement\nKarman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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