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Design Engineer

DESE Research, Inc.
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026
DESE Research, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Creo Designer/ Engineer to support aerospace vehicle programs in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment. This role requires a high degree of technical proficiency, self-sufficiency, and professionalism. If you meet these qualifications, we encourage you to apply!

Job Details

The candidate will support manufacturing engineering services across aerospace vehicle programs, interfacing directly with the customer's technical teams and leads. This role involves analyzing and redlining 2D design configurations, drawings, and 3D models in PTC Creo in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards. The candidate will work closely with the customer design engineering team to support functional production models and create design packages that enable successful functional and integrated testing. A successful candidate will be highly self-directed, detail-oriented, organized, and able to operate effectively and professionally in a dynamic design environment with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field
  • Expertise in PTC Creo (parametric modeling, assembly design, drawing creation and editing); ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, and specifications; ability to create and redline 2D engineering drawings and 3D models from the customer in PTC Creo in compliance with ASME Y14.5 standards; familiarity with Model-Based Definition (MBD) practices
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to coordinate with a multidisciplinary team and interface professionally with customers in high-stress environments, always maintaining constructive and solutions-oriented dialogue
  • Experience in troubleshooting Creo user issues and providing Creo support to other design staff
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE), assembly tooling, or manufacturing equipment
  • Experience developing build instructions, work orders, or manufacturing documentation

About DESE

For the past 43 years, DESE has provided industry-leading technical and engineering solutions in the fields of Defense, Energy, Space, and Environment. As a small, family-oriented business, DESE provides a compelling benefits package including a generous profit-sharing plan, competitive salaries, and perhaps most importantly, the opportunity to work alongside talented engineers leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex and engaging problems.

Why Employees Love Working For DESE

At DESE, we are committed to creating a company that is known for its respect and care for employees. We understand that happy employees are what keeps our business going and we strive to provide the best opportunities for each individual working on our team! Here are a few reasons you will love working here:

  • Competitive health, dental and vision insurance with affordable premiums
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Two different flexible spending account options
  • Company paid life insurance with options for employee paid additional
  • Performance bonus program
  • Education reimbursement program
  • Company paid personal leave for approved philanthropic activities
  • Vacation, Sick & Holiday leave
  • Robust 401k profit sharing plan
  • Opportunities for internal promotions
  • Employee referral incentive program
  • Rewards and gifts for service anniversaries

Disability Accommodation for Applicants – DESE Research, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment with us: hrandsecurity@dese.com or 256-837-8004x123

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