Staff Airframe Design Engineer

• Lead the development of major structural airframe assemblies from preliminary design through certification, and manufacturing ramp up
• Prioritize task allocation to other team members to achieve the schedule milestones
• Apply in depth understanding of load paths, design best practices, and hand calcs to design robust structural configurations
• Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create designs that are cost effective and easy to fabricate at rate
• Develop company standards for composite and metallic part CAD models and drawings
• Work closely with and mentor other engineers on the design, stress and M&P teams
• Provide technical guidance on design concepts (risk vs. cost vs. performance)
• Support manufacturing to validate and verify that designs meet requirements and specifications

• 7+ years of experience with lightweight structures (aircraft, spacecraft, other high performance vehicles)
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field
• Ability to design and analyze simple components
• A deep understanding of load paths and laminate design fundamentals
• Strong CAD skills in NX (preferred), Solidworks, Catia or Creo
• Familiarity with PDM systems
• Experience with the manufacturing of composite parts
• Experience with analyzing and dispositioning non-conformances
• Knowledge of FAA aircraft certification requirements for Part 23 aircraft
• Self-starter, team player, and desire to work in a fast-paced environment

• Experience with the design of small passenger aircraft or helicopters
• Broad experience across a range of airframe structures (fuselage, wing, pylons, empennage)
• Experience with composite laminate definition in FiberSim
• Preferred experience with composite sandwich construction and adhesive paste bonding

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs