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 goals.

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

• Assist in airframe integration and subsystem packaging efforts.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional engineering teams from the concept phase through to production.

• Assess design concepts and suggest enhancements.

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

• Produce and issue production-ready engineering documentation.

• Oversee design revisions and engineering change processes.

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

• Create Bills of Materials and aid in configuration management.

• Develop manufacturing drawings following ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.

• Specify critical dimensions, tolerances, and inspection criteria.

• Assist Manufacturing and Quality teams with engineering specifications.

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

• Lead and engage in DFMEA activities.

• Identify design risks and implement strategies for mitigation.

• Assist in verification, qualification, and validation testing.

• Conduct root cause analyses and initiate corrective design measures.

• Address product performance and reliability concerns in collaboration with Manufacturing and Quality teams.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to promote efficient production.

• Facilitate prototype builds, testing, and production scaling.

• Assess components produced by suppliers and resolve design-related challenges.

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

• A combination of education and substantial aerospace design experience may be considered.

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

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

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

• 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 needs.

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

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

• Capability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

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

• Familiarity with Airbus engineering protocols, standards, and documentation needs.

• Knowledge of composite fabrication methods and aerospace assembly techniques.

• Background in lightweight aircraft structure design and optimization.

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

• Understanding of aerospace configuration management and change control practices.

• Knowledge of stress analysis principles and structural design specifications.

• Experience in fast-paced aerospace product development settings.

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

• Ability to gain 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 contributions.

• Company-sponsored life insurance.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Optional legal, hospital, accident, and pet wellness plans.

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid time off.

• Opportunities for career development and advancement.

• Professional development support.

• A strong team culture emphasizing collaboration.