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Avon Technologies plc · 3 weeks ago

Design & Development Engineer

Salem, NH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $100K/yr

2+ years exp

Avon Protection is a company that designs and produces life-critical personal protection solutions for militaries and first responders. They are seeking a Design & Development Engineer to focus on product design, material research, prototyping, and testing of ballistic helmets and associated components.

ManufacturingMilitaryPhysical Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop 2D and 3D CAD models of ballistic helmets and associated components and tools. Use CAD tools (SolidWorks) to design helmet geometries, accessory interfaces etc

Conduct design feasibility studies, FEA simulations, and tolerance analyses

Collaborate with industrial designers to balance protection, weight, comfort, and human-factors requirements

Create engineering drawings, BOMs, and design documentation

Evaluate and select ballistic materials (UHMWPE, aramid, hybrid composites) based on threat levels and weight/strength trade-offs

Optimize laminate lay-ups, resin systems, and molding techniques to improve protection and reduce weight

Collaborate with suppliers for advanced material development

Develop prototypes using molding, lay-up, and additive manufacturing techniques

Coordinate ballistic testing, physical impact testing, and environmental tests according to NIJ, MIL-STD, and ISO standards

Analyze failure modes and refine designs to improve performance and durability

Coordinate with certified testing laboratories for ballistic, impact, and environmental performance within regulated safety standards

Analyze test results to identify design improvements

Work with production teams on tooling design, mold development, and process optimization

Improve manufacturability, reduce cost, and ensure repeatable ballistic performance

Assist with quality control plans, inspection methods, and process validation

Manage development schedules, prototype builds, and test cycles

Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders

Coordinate with suppliers, labs, and cross-functional teams

Research emerging materials, lightweight structures, and modular helmet technologies

Participate in IP development and patent documentation

Qualification

SolidWorksComposite manufacturingBallistic materialsFEA toolsMaterial propertiesLean manufacturingRapid prototypingCNC machiningProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTechnical writingCross-functional collaboration