Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Westminster, Maryland, USA, 21157Full-time$86k–$126k2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10

On-site · United StatesNo visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Design, analyze, test, and build composite overwrapped pressure vessels and structures for Space, military, aircraft, and commercial customers.

Role type

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Composite Structures)

Builds

Composite pressure vessels and structures for defense and aerospace applications

Domain

Aerospace & Defense / Composite Materials

Required skills

Composite structure design, Finite Element analysis, SolidWorks 3D CAD, GD&T, DFSS, stress analysis, manufacturing process development

Preferred skills

Master's in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace NPI methods, APQP, steady state performance modeling

Technologies

SolidWorks, FEA tools

Responsibilities

Generate conceptual designs and cost estimates with customers; Design and test composite pressure vessels; Manage technical risk and program schedules; Develop manufacturing processes and resolve nonconformances; Coach junior engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company made up of over 92,000 employees, doing business in more than 175 countries. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.