Lead Design Engineer-Energetics (Runway for growth)

We are looking for a Lead Design Engineer to join the Engineering department in support of critical U.S. defense programs.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and execute the design, development, and qualification of energetic components, including CAD/PAD systems - in accordance with applicable military standards and customer requirements, with minimal supervision
• Author, review, and approve engineering documentation including design specifications, test plans, test reports, failure analyses, and engineering change proposals, ensuring technical rigor and compliance
• Serve as a primary technical interface with manufacturing, quality, and safety teams to resolve complex producibility, compliance, and performance challenges
• Independently analyze and interpret test data from development and qualification programs, drawing substantiated engineering conclusions and driving data-driven product improvements
• Lead or co-lead design reviews, customer technical interchange meetings, and program reviews, presenting technical findings and recommendations with confidence
• Own root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations related to product nonconformances or field issues, developing and implementing robust corrective actions
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, supporting their professional development and contributing to overall team capability

BACKGROUND PROFILE:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive engineering experience in a defense, aerospace, or energetic components environment
• Working knowledge of military standards and specifications relevant to energetic devices (e.g., MIL-STD-1316, MIL-DTL-23659, STANAG series), with demonstrated application experience
• Proven ability to independently interpret and generate engineering drawings, schematics, and GD&T with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong technical writing skills with a demonstrated track record of producing and approving formal engineering documentation for defense programs
• Experience leading or significantly contributing to qualification programs, design reviews, or failure investigations
• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
• Ability to work safely in proximity to explosive materials in compliance with all applicable safety regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Direct, hands-on experience with CAD/PAD systems, initiator devices, or pyrotechnic components across both production and development environments
• Experience with AS9100 quality management systems, including ownership of First Article Inspection (FAI) processes
• Proficiency with statistical analysis tools and Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies applied to energetic component qualification
• Experience authoring or supporting DoD Explosive Safety Board (DDESB) submissions or explosive site plan documentation
• Active DoD Secret or higher security clearance
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent) for design development, review, and markup
• Experience interfacing directly with U.S. government customers or prime contractors in a technical capacity