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Research & Development Engineer III Aerospace

Motive Companies

Job Location:

Carson City, NV - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 27 August 2026 (14 days ago)

Application Deadline: 26 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Details:

Research & Development Engineer III Aerospace

Engineer Whats Next in Aerospace With a 3-Day Weekend Every Week

What if your next engineering role gave you the opportunity to develop new aerospace technology while also giving you every Friday off

This is an opportunity to join an established family-owned aerospace manufacturer where innovation stability and quality of life actually go together.

Youll work a 4-day work week with Fridays and weekends off receive 100% employer-paid medical coverage for the employee and join an organization with approximately 80% employee retention that has never had a company layoff.

And youll do it from Northern Nevada where theres no individual state income tax and your weekends can mean

skiing or hiking around Lake Tahoe roughly 30 minutes away or heading to the Pacific Coast just a few hours down the road.

Behind that quality of life is serious engineering.

This organization develops specialized fastening bonding and assembly technologies used throughout the aerospace defense military and space industries. Their solutions help solve demanding aircraft assembly challenges where strength weight reliability and precision are critical.

Theyre looking for an experienced R&D Engineer who wants to experiment prototype test analyze and turn new ideas into real aerospace products and manufacturing processes.

If youre ready to do meaningful engineering work while gaining back your Fridays

Apply Now!

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Compensation: $98K - $145200K
4-Day Work Week - Fridays Weekends Off
100% Employer-Paid Medical Coverage for the Employee
Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Tuition Assistance & Professional Development
Approximately 80% Employee Retention
Family-Owned Family-Oriented Culture
No Individual State Income Tax in Nevada
Exceptional Stability - No Company Layoffs Even During COVID
Career Growth with an Established Aerospace & Defense Manufacturer
Northern Nevada Location Near Lake Tahoe Skiing Hiking & Outdoor Recreation

Are You Ready to Turn Research Into Real Aerospace Technology

If you enjoy being in the lab working alongside manufacturing building prototypes developing experiments and figuring out why something works or doesnt this is the kind of R&D role where you can stay close to the engineering.

As a Research & Development Engineer III youll research and develop new products materials processes and testing methods supporting advanced aerospace assembly technologies.

Youll take ideas from research and feasibility through experimentation prototype fabrication testing analysis and documentation while working directly with engineering teams technicians manufacturing personnel and outside laboratories.

This is an opportunity to solve real engineering problems and see your research make its way into actual aerospace products and manufacturing processes.

What Youll Be Doing

Research specifications technical data industry standards and emerging technologies to determine feasibility for new applications.
Design and execute experiments test plans and research activities supporting new aerospace products and processes.
Develop new products systems manufacturing processes and testing procedures.
Conduct and supervise process trials internally and through outside laboratories.
Analyze experimental data and communicate technical findings to engineering teams leadership customers and other stakeholders.
Develop product requirements test plans procedures reports and technical documentation.
Work directly with engineering and shop personnel to fabricate and evaluate prototype products.
Develop testing methods and procedures to validate new products materials and processes.
Support coatings synthesis characterization and application testing.
Identify opportunities to develop new manufacturing processes or improve existing ones.
Apply statistical and mathematical analysis to evaluate test reliability validity process performance and experimental results.
Evaluate equipment and processes for compliance with safety and environmental requirements.
Define technical problems collect and analyze data establish facts and develop solutions.
Maintain strong documentation to preserve technical knowledge and support future product development.
Work independently while collaborating closely with Engineering Manufacturing Quality and other technical teams.

Details:

What Were Looking For

Bachelors degree in Engineering or a closely related technical field.
5 years of relevant engineering R&D product development materials or advanced manufacturing experience.
Experience developing and executing test procedures and experimental plans.
Experience developing product requirements and supporting technical documentation.
Experience with coatings synthesis characterization and application testing.
Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret specifications technical procedures professional journals industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Experience analyzing experimental data and drawing technically sound conclusions.
Strong technical writing skills with experience developing reports procedures test plans and documentation.
Ability to communicate technical findings to engineering teams management customers and other stakeholders.
Comfortable working hands-on with prototypes testing equipment materials and manufacturing processes.
Ability to work independently manage priorities and maintain strong attention to detail.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel Outlook or similar programs.

Preferred Experience

Aerospace or defense R&D experience.
Advanced manufacturing or aerospace product development.
Materials engineering or materials science.
Coatings development synthesis characterization or application testing.
Adhesives bonding systems polymers or composite materials.
Aerospace fasteners or aircraft assembly technologies.
Prototype development and fabrication.
Design of Experiments (DOE).
Statistical analysis and test-data interpretation.
Product validation and qualification testing.
Manufacturing process development and optimization.
Experience working with chemicals adhesives coatings and composite materials.
Experience working with outside laboratories and technical partners.

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