Sr Design Engineer

Location: Endicott
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Design Engineer to lead the development of advanced mechanical components and brazed assemblies for aerospace and defense applications. This individual will be responsible for concept development, detailed design, DFM/DFA optimization, and support throughout the product lifecycle, with an emphasis on engineered brazed joints and precision-machined components. Key Responsibilities: • Lead mechanical design efforts for machined parts and brazed assemblies using CAD tools. • Apply engineering fundamentals to develop robust, lightweight, and thermally/mechanically efficient designs compliant with aerospace and defense standards. • Define and develop joint designs for high-temperature brazing, ensuring joint geometry, clearances, and material compatibility meet design and manufacturing requirements. • Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and materials engineering to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective. • Generate and maintain complete engineering documentation, including drawings, BOMs, specifications, and test plans. • Conduct FEA and tolerance analysis to validate design performance and durability under operating conditions (thermal, structural, vibrational). • Lead or contribute to design reviews, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. • Interface with customers and suppliers on technical issues, design intent, and product requirements. • Ensure all designs adhere to applicable industry regulations and standards. Skills and Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. • 7 years of experience in mechanical design within the aerospace and/or defense industry. • Proven expertise in designing components involving precision machining, tight tolerances, and high-temperature brazed joints. • Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and CNC machining processes (milling, turning, grinding). • Proficiency with 3D CAD tools and FEA software. • Familiarity with AS9100, ITAR, and aerospace customer specifications. • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams. • Experience with vacuum or dip brazing process design. • Exposure to heat transfer and thermal stress analysis for high-temperature applications. • Background in defense contracting or experience working with DoD primes (e.g., Raytheon, Lockheed Martin). • Working knowledge of manufacturing process validation and first article inspection (FAI).

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