Structures Design Engineer
We are seeking a Structures Design Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in structural design principles and a passion for solving challenging aerospace problems. You’re eager to apply your engineering education and early career experience to real aircraft hardware, while learning from experienced engineers across disciplines. You’ll play a key role in helping to design, analyze, and test advanced aerospace structures that directly contribute to the performance and safety of our vehicles.
Duties:
*Contribute to the design and analysis of composite and metallic structures for high-performance aircraft
*Support structural layout and configuration development with guidance from senior engineers
*Perform CAD modeling, drawings, and basic structural analysis (hand calcs and FEA)
*Assist with trade studies balancing performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability
*Collaborate with cross-functional teams (aero, propulsion, manufacturing, test) to define and support structural requirements
*Participate in design reviews, manufacturing support, and testing activities
*Document work clearly and maintain configuration control of designs and modelsLearn from senior engineers and steadily grow technical depth and autonomy
Requirements
*Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field
*3-10 years of experience in structural design and analysis
*Familiarity with composite and metallic materials, structural design principles, and manufacturing processes
*Hands-on proficiency in CAD (e.g. NX, SolidWorks, or similar)
*Exposure to structural analysis methods (hand calculations, FEA tools such as Nastran, Abaqus, or Ansys)
*Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to take initiative
*Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
*Enthusiasm for learning, building, and contributing to innovative aerospace vehicles
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