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Design & Developmental Engineer R&D

$85,500-$96,750    Salem, NH
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•  Job Number:269897
•  Posted:3/24/2026

The Design & Development Engineer for Ballistic Helmets is responsible for end-to-end product development, including concept creation, material selection, structural design, ballistic performance optimization, prototyping, and testing. The role combines materials engineering, CAD design, prototyping, testing coordination, and product development within established safety and certification frameworks This role works closely with manufacturing, quality, and testing laboratories to develop helmet systems that meet ballistic, environmental, and ergonomic standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or related field.
  • Master’s degree preferred (R&D or materials-focused).
  • 2–7+ years of experience in product design or development (defense, composites, PPE, or helmet industry preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with composite manufacturing and ballistic materials.
  • Experience working with standards and ballistic test labs.
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