Senior Design Engineer, Engine Assembly

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.  

Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role can be located at our Centennial, Colorado or Cincinnati, Ohio facility.

The Senior Design Engineer owns the overall engine CAD assembly definition, including assembly structure, cross-sectional views, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and supporting hardware across multiple engine configurations. This role ensures accurate product definition and seamless integration to support manufacturing, assembly, and test. This role independently executes complex engineering work, drives technical solutions across cross-functional teams, and applies expertise in additive manufacturing, parametric modeling, and mechanical design to deliver high-quality products that meet program, manufacturing, and customer requirements.

What You’ll Do...

• Own and maintain the master engine CAD model, assembly structure, and cross-sectional views.
• Manage engine configurations, subassemblies, and associated BOMs.
• Ensure consistency across CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and released engineering documentation.
• Lead the design and integration of miscellaneous hardware critical to engine operation.
• Verify assembly interfaces, clearances, and overall design completeness.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and test teams to resolve integration issues.
• Lead the design, analysis, and evaluation of turbomachinery components and assemblies using sound engineering principles while meeting program requirements and industry standards
• Develop and maintain complex 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, assemblies, tolerance stack-ups, and engineering documentation to support analysis, manufacturing, and assembly
• Perform design validation, interface verification, and quality checks to ensure robust, manufacturable, and fully integrated product designs
• Apply advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) practices to ensure manufacturability, inspection readiness, and product quality
• Lead and actively participate in design reviews while collaborating with systems, performance, controls, manufacturing, and integration teams to resolve technical challenges
• Drive the application of additive manufacturing technologies and Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) principles to improve product performance, reduce cost, and shorten development timelines
• Prepare, review, and maintain engineering documentation in accordance with company standards and configuration management processes
• Communicate technical progress, risks, and design recommendations to engineering leadership and program stakeholders
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives

You have...

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Design, or another related STEM discipline from an accredited university

Experience

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, 3 years with a Master's degree, or a PhD with no experience, or equivalent experience
• Experience designing gas turbine, turbomachinery, or aerospace components
• Experience creating complex CAD models, engineering drawings, and product documentation
• Experience working with PLM/PDM systems and engineering configuration management
• Experience supporting product development from concept through manufacturing and testing

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced proficiency with CAD software such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or similar design tools
• Strong expertise in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Working knowledge of additive manufacturing technologies and Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) principles
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and engineering problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to independently lead technical work while collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice to have...

• Experience designing components for military or aerospace propulsion systems
• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter or other PLM/PDM platforms
• Experience supporting prototype builds, testing, and design validation
• Familiarity with engine integration, manufacturing processes, and production support
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading small technical projects

If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our mission. 

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $130,000-$153,000 base salary.  Please note that wage information is a general guideline only, and we will consider factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and market conditions when extending an offer.  

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.