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Role overview

Confidential Client is hiring for an early-career Design Assurance role that may be filled at one of two levels: Associate Design Assurance Engineer (T01) or Design Assurance Engineer (T02). You will join the Design Assurance / Mission Assurance team supporting hardware quality for electromechanical systems in a defense/aerospace engineering environment. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Roy, UT.

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What you’ll do

• Analyze and validate electromechanical hardware models and related documentation, including GD&T, materials specifications, form/fit/function, manufacturability, and feasibility.
• Check design packages for completeness and compliance with company, customer, and industry modeling standards.
• Review subcontractor design work against Supplier SOW and program requirements; make recommendations for approval.
• Represent Mission Assurance / Design Assurance during multiphase design reviews and engineering boards.
• Recommend changes to product definition packages to support approval and buy-off.
• Maintain and follow quality management system requirements (e.g., AS9100, Statement of Work).
• Identify and propose process improvements to reduce risk to product quality.
• Prepare and present reports, briefings, and metrics to program stakeholders and internal/external customers.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams on program improvement efforts.

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Minimum qualifications

Associate Design Assurance Engineer (T01)

• Completing or has completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Major in Aeronautical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering (or closely related).
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Design Assurance Engineer (T02)

• Completing or has completed a master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Major in Aeronautical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering (or closely related).
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

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Preferred qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher.
• Prior internship, co-op, or related work experience in engineering or quality.
• Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with GD&T, AS9100, supplier requirements, and hardware/model validation preferred.

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Compensation & benefits

• Associate Design Assurance Engineer (T01): $65,800 - $98,800 per year (range provided by client).
• Design Assurance Engineer (T02): $79,300 - $118,900 per year (range provided by client).
  Additional benefits and relocation assistance may be available per client policy.

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Location & clearance

This position is located in Roy, UT (on-site). Candidates must be U.S. citizens and be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance (Secret level indicated/required by program criteria). Travel requirements: minimal/no routine travel expected.

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Why join

• Work on complex, mission-critical hardware in a defense/aerospace engineering environment.
• Early-career development with structured learning and mentorship opportunities.
• Contribute to product quality and reliability that support national security programs.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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