Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Structures & Systems

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

📋 Description

• Lead the development of conceptual layouts and integration solutions for aircraft structures and systems.

• Design both primary and secondary structures, including systems and antenna installations for advanced connectivity systems.

• Define the system architecture, interfaces, installation requirements, and create Interface Control Drawings.

• Prepare layouts for structures and systems, along with installation drawings and detailed engineering documentation.

• Conduct trade studies to optimize aspects such as weight, cost, performance, and manufacturability.

• Develop and process Program Change Requests while managing modifications through configuration control.

• Assess the technical, cost, schedule, risk, and profitability impacts of proposed changes.

• Coordinate technical integration across various teams including Stress, Systems, Interiors, Aerodynamics, Mass Properties, Manufacturing, Quality, and Certification.

• Lead technical meetings with customers and suppliers, ensuring high-quality engineering documentation.

• Chair or assist in design reviews, risk assessments, and program milestone gates.

• Provide support for manufacturing, production, and resolving shop-floor issues.

• Implement Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly principles.

• Assist in verification, validation, testing, qualification, and certification activities.

• Maintain product lifecycle management and configuration data.

• Offer technical guidance and mentorship to fellow engineers.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Minimum of 5 years of aerospace engineering experience focusing on aircraft structures or systems integration.

• Proven experience in designing primary and secondary airframe structures and systems installations.

• Proficiency in CATIA V5 or Siemens NX.

• Experience in developing layouts, installation drawings, interface drawings, and detailed designs.

• Knowledge of materials and processes, GD&T, aerospace design standards, and preliminary sizing techniques.

• Understanding of aircraft systems, structural interfaces, manufacturing processes, and industrialization practices.

• Familiarity with CAR, FAR, or CS certification requirements and compliance processes.

• Experience with configuration management and PLM systems such as ENOVIA or Teamcenter.

• Excellent technical leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Must meet the qualifications of a U.S. Person under applicable export-control regulations.

• Willingness to travel less than 25% of the time.

• Preference for candidates in the Eastern or Central time zone.

• A Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.

• At least 15 years of relevant aerospace engineering experience is preferred.

• Proficiency in French is preferred.

• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance in the future is preferred.

• Experience with antenna or aircraft connectivity-system installations is preferred.

• Knowledge of aircraft interiors integration and in-service maintenance constraints is preferred.

• Experience with adopting or integrating emerging technologies such as generative AI, automation platforms, or digital assistants is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Employer-matched 401(k).

• Certification assistance.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• A flexible, collaborative, and people-first workplace.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and disability coverage.

• Support for professional development.

• Work on safety- and mission-critical projects that have a real-world impact.