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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** SMR Acquisition LLC
- **Location:** Fenwick, WV, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, SolidWorks (CAD)
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/15_f42af2739

## About the Role

· Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

· Minimum of three years of relevant engineering experience

· Experience with fuel systems, polymer components, or aerospace structures

· Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software

· Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and technical documentation

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

· Ability to perform in a fast-paced, program-driven environment

· Willingness to travel up to 25%

· U.S. citizenship required for ITAR-regulated programs

## Description

The Design Engineer - Fuel Containment & Delivery designs, develops, qualifies, and sustains advanced fuel containment systems for aerospace and military applications. This role focuses on self-sealing and non-self-sealing fuel bladder assemblies, mid-air refueling equipment, and supporting manufacturing processes.

The engineer collaborates with internal teams and external customers throughout product development, qualification, and production support. The position requires hands-on engineering experience with mission-critical, crashworthy fuel systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Design, develop, and release fuel bladder assemblies for aerospace applications

· Create manufacturing instructions, tooling concepts, and process documentation

· Plan and execute qualification testing, analyze results, and prepare technical reports

· Perform component weight analysis and proof-of-concept evaluations

· Support production, sustainment activities, customer demonstrations, and military installations

· Manage project schedules while interpreting drawings and technical specifications

· Coordinate with suppliers, customers, and internal engineering teams

· Support engineering change notices (ECNs) and continuous process improvements

· Contribute to advanced polymer material development initiatives


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