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# Engineering Leader: Rapid Prototyping

- **Company:** STRUCTURES COMPANY LLC
- **Location:** West Point, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Rapid Prototyping Process
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/engineering-leader-rapid-prototyping-mattaponi-va--61ec8e1f-f817-4a01-b308-4ef4f0989909

## About the Role

* Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
 * Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related field) from an accredited institution.
 * Proven experience leading rapid prototyping or new product development efforts.
 * Experience with design-build-test cycles for proof-of-concept and prototype development.
 * Knowledge of CAD software and engineering analysis tools for product design.
 * Experience overseeing prototype fabrication, assembly, and testing activities.
 * Expertise in evaluating technical risks and developing mitigation strategies.
 * Experience managing trade studies to balance cost, schedule, performance, and feasibility.
 * Familiarity with additive manufacturing, machining, and fabrication methods for prototyping.
 * Experience mentoring engineering teams and fostering innovation culture., Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

## Description

* Leads engineering teams through concept development, prototype design, and early-stage product maturation.
 * Drives rapid design-build-test cycles to validate performance, functionality, and manufacturability.
 * Establishes technical approaches and architectures for new products and technologies.
 * Evaluates technical risks and develops mitigation strategies during prototype development.
 * Develops and manages prototype development schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
 * Prioritizes engineering resources to support multiple concurrent prototype programs.
 * Oversees prototype fabrication, testing, troubleshooting, and iterative redesign activities.
 * Manages trade studies to balance cost, schedule, performance, and technical feasibility.
 * Translates customer needs into actionable engineering requirements.
 * Supports business development efforts by evaluating new opportunities and providing technical input to proposals.