Mechanical Engineer

Karman Industries

Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of components and subsystems for Karman’s industrial heat pump systems.
• Create detailed CAD models, assemblies, and drawings for prototype and production hardware.
• Support prototype builds, including hands-on assembly, instrumentation, and test setup.
• Assist in performing structural, thermal, and fluid analyses using analytical and numerical methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and integrate hardware designs.
• Participate in design reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure system performance and reliability.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to support fabrication, machining, and component qualification.
• Apply first-principles thinking and creative problem-solving to overcome design challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in mechanical hardware or system design (professional work, internships, or project experience strongly).
• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools, preferably Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of mechanical fundamentals: materials, manufacturing processes, structural mechanics, and thermal/fluid principles.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical prototyping, testing, or fabrication through coursework, labs, or personal projects.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities with excellent communication skills

Desired Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) using Ansys, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or similar tools.
• Exposure to turbomachinery, heat exchangers, or high-temperature fluid systems.
• Basic proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis or automation.
• Familiarity with instrumentation, sensors, and testing of thermal or mechanical systems.
• Understanding of design for manufacturability and experience in a prototype or production environment.
• Strong desire to learn, take initiative, and grow into technical ownership roles as the company scales., and design for manufacturability.
• Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay are determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Karman Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Karman Industries is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.