Product Engineer - Automotive

About the role

Product Engineer Job Overview

• Type: Full-Time, Onsite
• Location: Chandler, AZ 85226
• Company: Radiant Dev
• Salary Range: $95,000 – $110,000 / year
• Citizenship Requirement: Must be a US Citizen (No dual citizenship per government regulations).

The Product Engineer II creates product design concepts, 3D models, and detailed drawings for R&D programs focused on military armor, blast-attenuating seats, aircraft components, and infrastructure security technologies. This role oversees the full development lifecycle, including product prototyping, integration, testing (ballistic, blast, drop tower), and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Product Design: Design, develop, and detail new technologies and products using SolidWorks. Maintain legacy production products.
• Prototyping & Testing: Assist with component procurement, prototype assembly, integration, and functional/ballistic/blast/drop-tower testing.
• Technical Documentation: Author design reviews, trade studies, test plans/reports, and requirement tracking files.
• Proposal Support: Assist engineering and commercial teams with bid and proposal efforts.

Requirements

Required

• Education & Experience: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) with 5–10 years of product development experience.
• CAD & BOM: High proficiency in SolidWorks and strong project/Bill of Materials (BOM) management skills.
• Drafting Standards: ASME Y14.5 certification with expert knowledge of ASME Y14.100 and ASME Y14.5 drawing and GD&T standards.
• Design Principles: Deep understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM).

Preferred

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (MSME).
• Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP).
• DoD product development experience in ground combat, marine, or aircraft platforms.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience working with composite materials.