Structures Design Engineer III, Aerospace Composites

Job overview

The Structures Design Engineer III role is onsite in Mukilteo, WA, with an annual salary of $110,000–$140,000. The position supports Karman Space & Defense’s development and delivery of aerospace and defense systems. The engineer designs aerospace structures and mechanisms, with emphasis on advanced composite components, from concept through deployment. The work includes modeling, drawings, analysis, and coordination with manufacturing, quality, and test teams to deliver flight-worthy hardware that meets performance, cost, and quality requirements.

What you'll do

• Design structures, tooling, and mechanisms with emphasis on advanced composites
• create component- and assembly-level CAD models
• produce engineering drawings and define bills of materials, manufacturing requirements, and inspection criteria
• apply GD&T and perform mechanical strength calculations
• lead subsystem design and validate analysis
• review cost, manufacturability, and quality
• identify components and vendors and support procurement
• document requirements, compliance, plans, procedures, reports, and specifications
• support manufacturing, quality, testing, and deployment
• support business development and mentor junior engineers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

structures design engineer

aerospace structures

composite materials

mechanical design

cad

catia v5

gd&t

flight hardware

mukilteo wa

karman space & defense

$110k–$140k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• HSA contribution
• FSA
• company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability coverage
• tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

The posting seeks a mechanical engineering degree or equivalent experience and registration, typically 4–7 years of aerospace or defense hardware design experience, and proficiency with CATIA V5, GSD, Composite Work Bench, and GD&T. A current DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one is preferred.

About the employer

Karman Space & Defense is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.