85 aerospace and defense jobs found in Natick, MA

C/A Design, Inc. is part of the Heico Companies, and in aggregate, Heico's businesses generate more than $3.2 billion in revenues. C/A Design is an Innovator and leader in the Brazing industry providing custom engineered cooling solutions while leveraging decades of cutting edge, industry leading, brazing experience. Our customers rely on us to deliver the complex parts they create. Protecting the Warfighter is our mission. Our new 120k sf state of the art facility in Exeter, NH is fully operational and will raise the bar in high precision manufacturing - come and join us! The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer uses a hands-on approach to develop and optimize manufacturing workflows, eliminate waste and improve quality by using Lean Manufacturing philosophies. This individual is expected to embrace and exhibit our culture of honesty, integrity, and good corporate citizenship while helping drive continuous improvement. This is a high visibility role with exposure to multiple layers of the...

Design Engineer Location: Natick, MA Company: Busek Co. Inc.About Us: Busek is a leader in innovative space propulsion technologies, specializing in electric and chemical propulsion systems. Our team pioneers advancements in space exploration by developing cutting-edge propulsion solutions for government and commercial applications.Position Overview: We are seeking a Sustaining Mechanical Engineer with strong SolidWorks and mechanical design experience to support the development of advanced propulsion systems and spacecraft components. This role will involve both new product development and sustaining engineering , with a focus on making necessary adjustments to in-progress projects to optimize performance, manufacturability, and reliability . The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, analyzing, testing, and refining mechanical assemblies for spaceflight applications .Key Responsibilities: Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using...

Qualification Engineer Location: Busek Co. Inc. - Natick, MA About Busek Busek Co. Inc. is a leading developer of advanced space propulsion and power systems. Our technologies support NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial aerospace partners. We design, build, and test mission-critical hardware that enables groundbreaking space exploration and defense applications. Position Summary The Qualification Engineer will play a key role in validating the performance and reliability of Busek's cutting-edge space propulsion and power systems. This role is highly hands-on, combining test planning, hardware setup, execution of environmental and functional tests, and data analysis. The Qualification Engineer will collaborate closely with design engineers, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to ensure all systems meet rigorous customer and industry requirements. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain test plans and procedures in alignment with product...

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR). QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Why Join QinetiQ US? If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment...

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR). QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Why Join QinetiQ US? If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment...

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer. At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets. Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES. The most important thing we build is TRUST Overview CAES Mission Systems in Woburn is seeing a Senior Mechanical Engineer. In this position, you play a pivotal role in designing our next generation of products to support the Warfighter. The Senior Mechanical Engineer reports directly to the Engineering Manager for product development. This position performs professional technical work of various complexity that requires in-depth...

Sr. Engineer, Manufacturing Position Summary The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer will develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. This role will also recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods, and controls and coordinate manufacturing launch for new or revised products. This role will support daily management activities to ensure commitments are achieved and communicated to the customer support teams. US CITIZENSHIP is required for this position. Principle Responsibilities Develops and implements optimized and cost-effective manufacturing processes and inspection methods (as applicable), in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Develops overall engineering project strategies and timelines, including critical path identification and project risks. Recommends and implements improvements to production processes, assembly...

Optikos is seeking an early-career, talented, and creative mechanical engineer to join our growing business of optical system development. You will join a diverse engineering staff and develop new and cutting-edge products for our customers and for the Optikos product line. Our small company atmosphere (80+ employees) is ideal for those engineers who enjoy the full gamut of product development, from conceptualization, modeling, and simulation, to prototyping and laboratory testing. You will build the products you design and see them manufactured for use in consumer, industrial, medical, and aerospace applications. Optikos specializes in taking on interesting and challenging projects, and we are eager to add talent to our exceptional team! A successful candidate has a solid foundation of mechanical knowledge and an eagerness to learn anything and everything about mechanical engineering. You must be creative and inquisitive, a quick study, receptive to feedback, and willing to learn...

Job Summary This position does not support Visa sponsorship. Candidates requiring sponsorship will not be considered. This position will work as part of the Test Engineering Team and will be responsible for coming up with creative design solutions for our unique test sockets and fixtures in an effort to support fast growing and cutting edge Power Converter technology. With goals of introducing new products into production, come challenges of supplying robust socketing solutions for High Power Converters. As new products become mainstream, we look to automate test capabilities again with design challenges for high volume production. Job Description Utilizing Solidworks, come up with creative solutions for designing test sockets for new product designs to meet mechanical and electrical properties. Produce all the necessary documentation to produce these socket designs for prototypes. Work with the Test Engineering team to evaluate new socket performance and improve...

We are a moderately-sized and tightly-collaborative team dedicated to producing high-quality products to a mix of defense contractors and commercial customers. We value initiative, adaptability, accountability, communication, teamwork, and are looking for someone who can contribute to the overall success of the organization while managing minor projects of varying scope. Position Overview TSC is seeking a junior Systems Engineer to develop technical solutions for our clients related to RF communication and networking technologies including Mobile Ad hoc Networking (MANET) radios, unmanned aerial products, aviation data link products, SIGINT, and more. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or early career professional to gain valuable experience in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. TSC offers a professional working environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package. Located in Plymouth, MA Key Responsibilities This position requires a...

Company Information: At HiArc, we believe clients don't need another vendor; they need a strategic partner who gets it. One who listens harder, thinks deeper, and builds smarter-around their needs, products, and goals. HiArc engineers and manufactures complex medical technologies with one goal in mind: creating the perfect fit for our clients. No off-the-shelf thinking. No compromises. Just a tailored, high-performance solution our clients need, the way they need it. That's why HiArc is the most client-centered partner in the market. We fuse design, engineering, and manufacturing into a seamless, collaborative process-crafted entirely around our clients. We operate as an extension of our clients' teams, de-risking their processes and accelerating their path to market. And the result is a solution you won't find anywhere else. Join our team! We hire experts in hardware and software design, robotics, optics, fluidics, chemistry integration, motion and thermal control, risk...

POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of the CNC machining process to drive machine efficiency, reduce downtime and maintain safety. Responsibilities include analyzing process performance, reducing waste, developing technical documentation, reduction of non-conformance, collaborating with cross-functional teams, troubleshooting issues and ensuring compliance with OSHA safety standards. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develops and maintains standard work for the machine shop. Develops and maintains standard work programming. Develops and maintains Continuous Improvement metrics. Troubleshoots non-conformances and implements Root Cause and Corrective Action. Design and Development of fixturing. Measure and improve first pass yield. Maintain department quality objects. Provide technical support for the machinist. Diagnoses of CNC program and tooling issues. Perform time studies to drive estimated run...

POSITION SUMMARY Oversee the creation, development and implementation of manufacturing details and processes to maintain proper product functionality, traceability and cost efficiency. Position requires cross functional collaboration with procurement, machining, weld, paint and quality departments to drive process improvement, ensure efficient workflow, meet quality requirements and cost targets. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Define and develop manufacturing processes. Create manufacturing routers based on product requirements and best practice. Create and maintain manufacturing work instructions. Establish control plans for critical features and special processes. Define inspection requirements to ensure compliance to customer requirements. Champion process development and improvement to quality and efficiency. Determine and eliminate root cause of quality defects created by existing manufacturing processes. Develop tools, fixtures and test...

POSITION SUMMARY Directs, coordinates and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate team members. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Overall project management of customer contracts to include: • Review of contract & quality requirements • Maintenance of customer drawing files • Coordination of contract modifications • Implementation of engineering releases, change requests and change orders • Identification of purchase requirements Develop manufacturing plans including bill of materials, routing and work instructions. Coordination with corporate purchasing department to ensure timely procurement of material requirements Creation of shop drawings as required Interaction with vendors and customers Develop tools, fixtures, test equipment required for manufacturing Provides...

Position Summary: Apply Lean Manufacturing principles, Safran group and company standards, and technical knowledge in the support of aerospace composite parts manufacturing. Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions) Designs, redesigns, or enhances work areas and work stations according to Safran standards and Lean principles. Perform detailed simulations of Work In Progress (WIP) flows and/or production line workflow, using Safran software modeling tools, in support of optimal implementation decision-making. Execute, coach, and perform change management relative to structured improvement projects. Support Value Stream Manager (VSM) with designs for WIP handling and storage, and design and/or measurement of other VSM parameters mandated by Safran. Identifies and assesses various problems and departures from established manufacturing standards and best practices; researches and recommends solutions. Maintains and applies knowledge of best practices in...

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: Groton, CT (In-Person, Full-Time) Department: Mechanical Engineering Reports To: Mechanical Engineering Team Lead Position Summary: ThayerMahan, an leader and a fast-growing, mission-focused, innovative technology company in the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) space is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join and strengthen our growing mechanical engineering team. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of engineers. You will play a critical role in the design, development, and deployment of marine systems while serving as a mentor and technical guide for a talented team of young engineers. Key Responsibilities: Design & Development: Lead the design, analysis, and testing of mechanical components and systems for marine systems. Mentorship...

Electrical Engineering Manager ThayerMahan, an leader and a fast-growing, mission-focused, innovative technology company in the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) space is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager. At ThayerMahan we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth. The Engineering Group is responsible for our fleet or unmanned systems and buoys. We work on the design and integration of sensors, propulsion, control, and communication systems, as well as all preventative and corrective maintenance for the platforms and sensors. This position will work with the development team to test new concepts and incorporate them into existing products. As a hands-on leader, you will be taking personal responsibility for design projects while guiding the efforts of others. This is a Full Time position based in Groton, CT. About the Role This role will play a critical role in the...

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer I Department: Mechanical Engineering Location: Groton, CT (In-Person, Full-Time) Reports To: Mechanical Engineering Manager Position Summary: As a Mechanical Engineer I at ThayerMahan you will support the design, analysis, documentation, and testing of mechanical and electromechanical systems, including moored monitoring systems, towed arrays, subsea structures, and surface-deployed equipment. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer who is eager to learn, work hands-on, and contribute to building high-reliability maritime systems. A Mechanical Engineer I will work under the guidance of senior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams in electrical engineering, software, operations, and manufacturing to help bring designs from concept to deployment. Key Responsibilities: Design & Analysis: • Assist in developing 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings using Autodesk Inventor. • Support mechanical design tasks such as...

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you! Job Description EBAD is seeking a Capture Engineer with experience in the aerospace & defense industry. The Capture Engineer will be responsible for working with the Business Development, New Business Capture, and Development Engineering teams to perform concept design, modeling, and prototyping of energetic and non-energetic components and systems, ensuring the new product designs...

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you! Job Description Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Company is seeking talented college students to join our 2026 summer internship program. Our 12-week internship program is designed to provide real-world and hands-on experience in areas that interest you! As an intern, you will collaborate with industry experts to solve real-world challenges and change the way we do business....