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Senior Design Engineer

Brightpath Associates LLC
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026

About the job

We manufacture and test composite pressure vessels for a variety of aerospace and industrial uses – including rockets, submersibles, and much more. We specialize in all types of composite pressure vessels for various industrial/storage uses..You will have the opportunity to work on projects that are shaping the future of the ultra-high pressure vessel industry. Customer driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team of employees with a shared sense of purpose – that’s Cimarron.

Some of the essential duties include:

  • Design, optimize, and manufacture composite overwrap pressure vessels.
  • Develop and build prototypes and run tests to measure their level of function.
  • Record and evaluate testing data, altering designs as necessary to bring them to safety, performance and efficiency standards.
  • Generate 3D models, technical drawing packages, and process documentation.
  • Write and update all processes and procedures specifications as needed.
  • Consult with fabrication teams during product manufacturing, advising them on design specifications and providing physical assistance when required.
  • Research competitor products quarterly and collaborate with product development team to generate ideas for making our products the best ones on the market.
  • Calculate cost estimates for final product designs, and release reports to supervisors, incorporating costs of labor, material, delivery and overhead.
  • Attend weekly team meetings to provide progress reports, obtain updates on colleagues’ progress, strategize steps for following week and acquire information about projected emerging product lines.

In order to take on these challenges you will need to have:

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET- accredited program.
  • Three years’ work experience as an engineer in a design function.
  • Proven ability to find practical solutions to real-world problems.
  • Proficiency with CREO or similar CAD software and Microsoft Office.

You will be most successful if you also have:

  • Coursework and experience in composites testing, particularly composite overwrap pressure vessels
  • Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, fabrication equipment and data acquisition.

OUR OFFER:

You will have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to – and to get in on the ground floor of a tremendous growth opportunity! Cimarron is investing in the development of our team – to help deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Engineering: 3 years (Preferred)
  • CAD: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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