Aerospace Structural Design Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Design and create aircraft modules, structural assemblies, and components.

• Develop design solutions that meet performance, manufacturability, weight, quality, and cost targets.

• Create layouts and assemblies for composite and aluminum aircraft structures.

• Assist with airframe integration and subsystem packaging.

• Work in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams from concept through to production.

• Assess design concepts and suggest enhancements for structural performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

• Generate 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.

• Produce and release production-ready engineering documentation.

• Oversee design revisions and manage engineering change activities.

• Maintain CAD and engineering data in accordance with company, customer, and aerospace standards.

• Create Bills of Materials and assist with configuration management.

• Develop manufacturing drawings that adhere to ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.

• Specify dimensions, tolerances, and inspection criteria.

• Aid Manufacturing and Quality teams in interpreting engineering requirements.

• Review designs and drawings to ensure compliance with aerospace standards and customer specifications.

• Enhance manufacturing, assembly, and inspection processes.

• Lead and participate in DFMEA activities.

• Identify design risks and apply mitigation strategies.

• Support testing for verification, qualification, and validation.

• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective design actions.

• Address product performance and reliability concerns alongside Manufacturing and Quality teams.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to promote efficient production.

• Assist with prototype builds, testing, and production ramp-up.

• Evaluate components produced by suppliers and resolve design-related issues.

• Foster continuous improvement in design quality, product performance, and manufacturability.

• Support the implementation of engineering changes and the ongoing development of products.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field.

• Consideration may be given to equivalent combinations of education and substantial aerospace design experience.

• A minimum of 8 years in aerospace structural design, product development, or aircraft engineering.

• Advanced skills in SolidWorks for 3D modeling, assemblies, and drawing creation.

• Strong knowledge of GD&T and aerospace engineering drawing development.

• Experience in conducting and facilitating DFMEA activities.

• Practical experience in designing composite and aluminum aircraft structures.

• Thorough understanding of structural design principles, mechanical systems, and manufacturability requirements.

• Experience in supporting prototype development, testing, and production release processes.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

• Capability to work efficiently within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Experience with Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), UAVs, or autonomous aircraft programs.

• Familiarity with Airbus engineering processes, standards, and documentation requirements.

• Experience with composite fabrication techniques and aerospace assembly methods.

• Background in lightweight aircraft structure design and optimization.

• Experience in supporting aerospace certification, testing, and structural validation efforts.

• Knowledge of aerospace configuration management and change control procedures.

• Understanding of stress analysis principles and structural design requirements.

• Experience in fast-paced aerospace product development settings.

• Experience supporting prototype, low-rate production, or sustainment programs.

• Eligibility for access subject to U.S. export control regulations; access may be restricted to U.S. Persons, including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and individuals granted refugee or asylee status.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary up to $120,000 annually or $58 per hour.

• Comprehensive Medical Plans.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision insurance.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.

• Company-sponsored Life Insurance.

• Short-Term Disability Insurance.

• Long-Term Disability Insurance.

• Optional legal plans.

• Hospital plans.

• Accident insurance plans.

• Pet wellness plans.

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.

• Paid Holidays.

• Paid Time Off.

• Opportunities for career development and advancement.

• Professional development at a global company operating in 29 countries.

• A collaborative team culture.