Posted 6 months ago
Structures Design Engineer
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A Structures Design Engineer designs and analyzes composite and metallic aerospace structures, supports layout development, performs CAD modeling and basic analysis, and collaborates across disciplines to advance vehicle performance and safety.
About this role
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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