Design Engineer
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Insight Global is hiring a Design Engineer. Insight Global is seeking a Design Engineer to support a top customer in the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry. This role involves designing and developing flight-worthy mechanical systems, structures, and hardware, driving engineering efforts from concept to production, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet technical, manufacturing, quality, and customer requirements.
Key focus areas include Lead the design and development of mechanical systems, structures, and components, Develop detailed 2D drawings, 3D models, and technical design packages, and Perform engineering calculations, analyses, and trade studies.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Or Master's Degree In Mechanical Engineering Or Aerospace Engineering Or Related Field Or Equivalent Experience, 4+ Years Designing Mechanical Systems, Structures, Or Hardware In Aerospace Or Defense Environment, and Secret Clearance. Important skills include Design And Development Of Mechanical Systems, Develop 2D Drawings, Develop 3D Models, Technical Design Packages, CAD Software, and Engineering Calculations. Preferred (not required): Supporting Aerospace Programs, Supporting Defense Programs, Supporting Launch Vehicle Programs, and Supporting Missile Programs.
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Job Description
Insight Global is looking for a Design Engineer to support one of their top customers in the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry. This individual will play a key role in the design and development of flight-worthy mechanical systems, structures, and hardware. The position will focus on driving engineering efforts from initial concept through production while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure technical, manufacturing, quality, and customer requirements are met.
Responsibilities include:
Lead the design and development of mechanical systems, structures, and components for aerospace and defense applications
Develop detailed 2D drawings, 3D models, and technical design packages using CAD software
Perform engineering calculations, analyses, and trade studies to validate design performance and reliability
Review and evaluate designs for manufacturability, cost, quality, and compliance requirements
Create and maintain engineering documentation including requirements, test plans, reports, bills of materials, and production specifications
Support manufacturing, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and product deployment activities
Collaborate with internal teams and customers to resolve technical challenges and ensure successful project execution
Participate in proposal efforts and provide technical support for new business opportunities
Support laboratory, bench, and field testing of products and systems
Serve as a technical resource and mentor for less experienced engineers while helping guide overall design activities
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Skills and Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
4+ years of experience designing mechanical systems, structures, or hardware in an aerospace, defense, or highly regulated engineering environment
Experience leading design efforts from concept through manufacturing and testing
Proficiency with SolidWorks and 3D CAD modeling
Strong understanding of GD&T and engineering drawing creation
Experience performing engineering analysis and design calculations
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Previous experience supporting aerospace, defense, launch vehicle, missile, or space-related programs
Familiarity with military and commercial engineering specifications
Experience with CAE tools and simulation software
Prior experience reviewing and mentoring junior engineers
Exposure to proposal development, customer-facing engineering support, or business development activities
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