Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer - Drive Innovation in Aerospace & Defense

Are you ready to take your engineering expertise to the next level? A cutting-edge aerospace and defense manufacturer in the Woburn, MA area is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced mechanical components and brazed assemblies. This is a direct-hire opportunity with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a lasting impact in a company shaping the future of aerospace technology.

Hours & Compensation

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 (up to $125,000 for the ideal candidate)

Employment Type: Direct hire

What You'll Do Each Day

• Lead mechanical design efforts for machined parts and brazed assemblies using Creo CAD tools.
• Develop robust, lightweight, and efficient designs that meet aerospace and defense standards.
• Define and optimize brazed joint designs for high-temperature applications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and materials teams to ensure cost-effective, manufacturable designs.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, BOMs, specifications, and test plans.
• Perform FEA and tolerance analysis to validate designs under structural, thermal, and vibrational conditions.
• Lead design reviews, support root cause investigations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Partner with customers and suppliers on design intent and technical requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant aerospace industry regulations and standards.

Why You'll Love This Role

This is not just another engineering position-it's a career-defining opportunity. As a Senior Design Engineer, you'll join a collaborative team where your innovative ideas are valued, your expertise is trusted, and your growth is supported. Our client offers a robust benefits package designed to keep you healthy, motivated, and focused on success. From comprehensive healthcare coverage to long-term retirement planning, you'll have the resources you need to thrive both professionally and personally.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering field.
• 7+ years of experience in aerospace/defense mechanical design.
• Expertise in precision machining, tight tolerances, and high-temperature brazed joints.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and CNC machining processes.
• Proficiency with CAD (Creo preferred), CAM (Esprit), and FEA tools.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ITAR, and aerospace customer specifications.
• Experience in designing vacuum or dip brazing processes.
• Knowledge of heat transfer and thermal stress analysis.
• Background in defense contracting or working with DoD primes (e.g., Raytheon, Lockheed Martin).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Take the Next Step

This is your chance to work at the forefront of aerospace and defense technology with a company that values innovation and precision. If you have the drive, expertise, and passion to engineer the future, we want to hear from you. Click Apply Now to take the first step toward your next career move.

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With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.

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