CareerPlan

NPD Design Engineer

Chandler, AZ, United StatesFull-time$83k–$155k2026-09-16 → 2026-11-10
On-siteCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Responsible Engineer and primary technical owner for multiple new product development programs, leading execution from concept through qualification and production launch.

Role type

Senior mechanical design engineer (NPD)

Builds

Mechanical components, mechanisms, actuators, and assemblies for mission-critical energetic materials and subsystems

Domain

Defense, aerospace, and military applications

Required skills

mechanical design, Design of Experiments (DOE), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), structural analysis, failure investigation, root-cause analysis, GD&T, DFMEA, DFMA

Preferred skills

statistical analysis, MIL-DTL-23659 qualification, regulated product development experience

Technologies

FEA tools, structural simulation software

Responsibilities

Design mechanical components and assemblies from concept to production; Develop engineering drawings and technical data packages; Lead prototype development, qualification testing, and engineering validation; Perform structural analysis and failure investigations; Present design reviews and test results to customers and leadership; Mentor less experienced engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC