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Canopy Technologies · 3 months ago

Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineer

Cape Canaveral, Florida

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $140K/yr

4+ years exp

Hera Technologies is a premier contract manufacturer specializing in high-precision components for the Aerospace and Defense sectors. The Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineer will lead the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced mechanical components for thermal protection systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance with industry standards.

Manufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development and manufacturing of mechanical components and assemblies for Hera’s industry-leading thermal protection systems (TPS), including softgoods, composites, and engineered surface finishes

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement scalable manufacturing and assembly processes that ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance with aerospace and defense standards

Create and maintain process documentation and controls to support consistent production outcomes and optimize throughput across design, prototyping, and manufacturing phases

Utilize traditional and advanced manufacturing techniques for metallics, composites, and other materials used in thermal protection systems and critical aerospace structures, ensuring performance, durability, and production scalability

Prototype and test advanced materials—including carbon fiber composites, high-temperature elastomers, and reinforced fabrics—iterating based on performance data and failure analysis

Investigate material failures, process anomalies, and manufacturing defects by leading root cause analyses to implement corrective actions in both development and production phases

Qualification

Mechanical design experienceManufacturing processes knowledgeAdvanced materials expertiseCAD software proficiencyLeadership in engineering projectsPrototypingFabrication techniquesGD&T knowledgeInterpersonal skillsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

4+ years of mechanical design and manufacturing experience, with emphasis on metallic, composites and thermal protection systems (TPS)

Proven leadership in engineering projects involving design, prototyping, and production of mechanical systems, including soft goods and polymer-based components

Hands-on experience with advanced materials and mechanical components in aerospace or defense applications, including TPS and engineered surface finishes

Strong understanding of elastomer and composite manufacturing processes, material properties, and relevant aerospace testing standards

Proficient in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) with the ability to produce high-quality, production-ready engineering drawings

Solid foundation in engineering principles including structures, materials science, thermal management, and mechanical system design

Skilled in prototyping and fabrication techniques such as machining, composite layups, bonding and mechanical assembly

Expertise in creating manufacturing and build plans/procedures for variety of customer products and assemblies with respect to industry standards or customer supplied specifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, or equivalent industry experience in advanced material applications

Preferred

Proficient in SolidWorks or similar CAD/CAM tools, with experience using PLM systems to manage design and production workflows

Strong knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5, with demonstrated ability to apply tolerancing principles in aerospace-grade engineering drawings

Advanced design experience across CNC machining, composites, ceramics, sheet metal, and injection molding, including tooling and mold development for high-performance applications

Demonstrated leadership and strong interpersonal skills in cross-functional engineering environments, including collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and program teams

Familiarity with qualification campaigns for aerospace and defense hardware, including ruggedized systems and TPS components

Experience designing for harsh environments, ensuring durability, thermal resilience, and mechanical integrity under extreme conditions

Active U.S. Security Clearance (Secret or higher), or the ability to obtain one based on eligibility. This includes meeting background check and other requirements, as required for access to controlled defense-related information and facilities

Master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, or equivalent industry experience in advanced material applications

Benefits

Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan participation (eligibility required)

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Incentivized cash-based employee referral program for non-management employees

Company

Canopy Technologies

At Canopy A&D, our Research & Innovation Center of Excellence is the catalyst of our enterprise, empowering breakthroughs in thermal protection systems (TPS), signal reduction technologies, and advanced materials.

Founded in 2021

Denver, Colorado, USA

11-50 employees