Mechanical Design Engineer

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Broomfield CO

Position Type: Full-time On-site

Mission: High Frontier Build the Structures That Carry Us Beyond Earth Orbit

At Karman were developing spacecraft to enable ambitious missions beyond Earth orbit. As we expand our team were looking for a Mechanical Engineer with a strong foundation in detailed design a passion for hardware and the versatility to jump between projects and disciplines as needed. This role will focus on the design and manufacturing of structural components and packaging solutions that are core to our mission success.

This is a hands-on position ideal for an engineer who loves building physical systems iterating quickly and delivering real hardware. Youll work closely with a wide range of teamsincluding AI&T Avionics and Propulsionto ensure mechanical solutions meet the high-performance and reliability demands of space.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

As a Mechanical Engineer focused on spacecraft component design youll be designing everything from electronics enclosures and structural joints to load-bearing panels. Youll own designs from CAD through fabrication interacting with vendors and machine shops to get hardware out the door.

Youll be expected to bring strong fundamentals in structural design mechanical drawing generation and design-for-manufacturing principles. Your ability to work across disciplines and move fast with precision will be key. Over time youll have the opportunity to expand your skillset with finite element analysis structural testing and flight qualification campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and iterate spacecraft components including structural members mechanical joints electronics packaging enclosures camera mounting brackets etc.
• Own CAD models and generate high-quality engineering drawings in SolidWorks
• Support prototype and flight production from concept through fabrication
• Work with our testing team to prepare prototype and flight parts for test campaigns including vibration thermal vacuum radiation EMI/EMC etc.
• Conduct basic structural analysis (beam bending statics material behavior)
• Interface directly with vendors machinists and fabricators to ensure manufacturability
• Participate in peer and cross-functional design reviews
• Support integration and test of mechanical hardware as part of spacecraft builds
• Contribute to continuous improvement of mechanical standards and design practices

What You Bring

• Proven experience creating fully-dimensioned GD&T-compliant engineering drawings for precision machined parts optimized for clarity and manufacturability
• Fluency with SolidWorks including assemblies and detailed drawings
• Hands-on experience collaborating directly with machine shops and fabricators to ensure parts are built correctly efficiently and to specideally with flight or prototype hardware delivered
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing techniques and constraints
• Deep understanding of design for manufacturing (DFM) principles including material selection tolerancing and process-specific constraints (e.g. CNC machining additive composites)
• Solid understanding of structural fundamentals: stress-strain beam bending materials selection
• Familiarity with fastener selection torque specs and mechanical joint design best practices
• Hands-on experience assembling and debugging mechanical hardwareprototype or flight
• Understanding of thermal constraints and how they impact mechanical and packaging design
• Comfort working in low-volume high-performance hardware environments (e.g. aerospace robotics R&D labs)
• Experience working with thermal electrical avionics and systems engineers to define mechanical requirements
• Familiarity with design review processes and incorporating cross-functional feedback
• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related technical field

Bonus If You Have

• Experience with structural finite element analysis in Siemens NX/Simcenter/Nastran
• Familiarity with aerospace vibration environments and design constraints
• Hands-on experience with structural or thermal testing
• Background in composite materials carbon fiber layups or sandwich panel design
• Exposure to flight hardware production and qualification processes

Additional Information

We Offer

Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $90000.00 - $140000.00 annually in this location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amount listed above.

Top Benefits & Perks

As a member of the Karman team youll enjoy an impressive benefits package:

• Equity Incentives - Participate in our shared success.
• Medical Dental and Vision Plans for top tier plans with additional buy-up plan options.
• Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability covered by Karman
• Basic Life Insurance covered by Karman
• 401k plan
• Unlimited Paid Time Off - We focus on what you get done not how many hours or days you work.

Location & Work Environment

This position is full-time in-person at our offices & lab in Broomfield CO. If you reside in locations outside of daily commuting distance you will be considered however no relocation or travel assistance will be provided by Karman for this position. This position operates in an office environment. This entails working inside in an office space wherein you may be provided with a public work station (cubicle) or private the performance of the duties and responsibilities of this job you will be required to view a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time.

Travel

Occasional travel to work site locations may be expected. Overnight stays may be required from time to time for training seminars conferences meetings events or visits to onsite locations.

Disclaimer

This job posting is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required. Karman reserves the right to change or assign additional duties responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.

Hiring Practices

Karman is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race color religion national origin age sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) marital status ancestry physical or mental disability genetic information veteran status gender identity or expression sexual orientation or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact .