Mechanical Design Engineer 1

Mechanical Design Engineer 1

Published 09.01.2026

Company : Northwest Aerospace Technologies Job field : Mechanics Location : Everett , Washington , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Associate Degree Required experience : First experience Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : $80,170 - $100,010

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Published 09.01.2026

Job Description

Northwest Aerospace Technologies ("NAT"), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue Chip customers.

In the role of Mechanical Design Engineer 1 youll play a pivotal part on our Engineering team.

The Level 1 Mechanical Engineer has the following scope of work:

The design function. This includes basic research, data acquisition, and engineering required to generate engineering product (parts list, drawings, documents, etc.)

The design content. Ensure the design content conforms to the company quality system procedures as documented, the customer statement of work, along with applicable certification requirements

Career growth. This includes working with Senior Technical Engineers and Project Engineers to grow in engineering experience

Guidance required

With guidance, the Level 1 Mechanical Engineer is expected to prepare engineering product using applicable computer tools and programs maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, and safety in product designs.

Ensure the NATs drawings and documents meet the standards established by the NAT quality system, customer requirements, and applicable certification authority.

General Notes:

All employees have an affirmative duty to protect and maintain the confidentiality of NAT products.

As business conditions change it is necessary that all employees productively react and handle other essential tasks as assigned now or in the future.

Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at division.

Job Requirements

Knowledge/Experience:

The Level 1 Mechanical Engineer should have a 4-year engineering degree, preferably in a field that offers the opportunity to gain a well-rounded background (i.e. Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering) or industry experience that is equivalent to a four-year degree.

An engineering degree or 2-5 years of broad technical experience as a drafter/designer in an aerospace related application, preferred.

Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, and AutoCAD.

Skills/Abilities:

Drawing management

Troubleshooting/problem solving

Ability to work within a team

Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

Understanding of customers expectations

Ability to prioritize, multi-task effectively, and work under pressure

Superior attention to detail

Working Conditions:

Primarily office work

Consistent use of computer key board and monitor

Does require fluent communication in English

Protracted or irregular hours may be required

Must be comfortable working to meet firm deadlines, thus completing work on time

Physical Requirements:

Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds

• Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
• Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub - Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:

• Team oriented
• Process focused
• Open & honest communication
• Quality minded
• Ability to persevere and honor commitments
• Recognizes success
• Executes with urgency
• Creates solutions
• Customer focused in everything we do

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazines ""Worlds Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Cabin is the worlds No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.

Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.

Did you know? We have probably already flown together!

Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.

(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)

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