Module 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 fulfill performance, manufacturability, weight, quality, and cost targets.

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

• Assist in airframe integration and subsystem packaging tasks.

• Work alongside cross-functional engineering teams from initial concept to production.

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

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

• Produce and distribute production-ready engineering documentation.

• Oversee design revisions and engineering changes throughout the product lifecycle.

• Ensure CAD and engineering data is maintained according to company, customer, and aerospace standards.

• Create Bills of Materials and assist with configuration management.

• Produce manufacturing drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.

• Specify critical dimensions, tolerances, and inspection requirements.

• Aid Manufacturing and Quality teams in interpreting engineering specifications.

• Review designs and drawings for compliance with aerospace standards and customer requirements.

• Lead and engage in DFMEA activities.

• Identify design risks and implement strategies for mitigation.

• Support verification, qualification, and validation testing processes.

• Conduct root cause analyses and apply corrective design measures.

• Address product performance and reliability challenges with Manufacturing and Quality teams.

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

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

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

• Assist in implementing engineering changes and ongoing product development.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• An equivalent combination of education and substantial aerospace design experience may be acceptable.

• Over 8 years of experience in aerospace structural design, product development, or aircraft engineering.

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

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

• Experience in conducting and leading DFMEA activities.

• Practical experience in designing composite and aluminum aircraft structures.

• Solid understanding of structural design principles, mechanical systems, and manufacturability criteria.

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

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

• Capability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Experience in supporting Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), UAVs, or autonomous aircraft initiatives.

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

• Experience with composite fabrication techniques and aerospace assembly practices.

• Background in lightweight aircraft structure design and optimization.

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

• Knowledge of aerospace configuration management and change control procedures.

• Understanding of stress analysis principles and structural design requirements.

• Experience working in dynamic aerospace product development environments.

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

• Eligibility to obtain access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; access may be restricted to U.S. Persons.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plans.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• HSA with company contribution.

• Company-sponsored life insurance.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Voluntary legal plan.

• Hospital plan.

• Accident plan.

• Pet wellness plan.

• 401(k) with matching.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid time off.

• Opportunities for career development and advancement.

• Professional development.

• Collaborative team culture.