Structures Engineer, Air Vehicles

Engineering Industries eXcellence is seeking a Structures Engineer (FTE or contractor) to join our Design Automation Engineering Services team to support designing and analyzing advanced structural parts for Group 5 high speed air vehicles and missile platforms. Air Dominance and Strike Structures Engineers own the full development lifecycle, from conceptual to detailed design and analysis of primary and secondary structures ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Utilize first principle methods and design tools to develop new aircraft products

• Own development of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts and assemblies (metallic and composite) from preliminary design through prototype manufacturing

• Perform complex modeling and finite element analysis at the detailed component level, major assembly level, and aircraft level (analysis simulations to include strength, buckling, damage tolerance, and delamination)

• Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create solutions that are cost effective and easy to manufacture at rate

• Conduct trade studies and perform design and analysis research of complex engineering concepts to determine an optimal solution for weight, performance, manufacturability, cost, and/or schedule

• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment to solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on schedule and cost objectives

• Coordinate work with mechanical systems, systems integration, aerodynamics, manufacturing, project engineering, and other team members

• Onsite engineering support at manufacturing and integration sites

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace or related industry

• Strong technical knowledge in core engineering principles, fundamental mechanics of composite materials, design, analysis, testing, and fabrication

• Deep understanding of load paths, design practices, and hand calculations to design robust structurally efficient assemblies

• Proven ability to design high performance structures and execute their fabrication

• Self-directed, results oriented, and capable of working in a dynamic environment

• Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD Secret Clearance or higher 

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship and must be based within the U.S., with the ability to travel periodically to California as needed; all business-related travel expenses will be fully reimbursed by the company.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with clean sheet aircraft configuration

• Experience with high temperature materials

• Experience with thermal gradient structural analysis  

• Siemens NX proficiency

• Experience with fast paced prototype design and manufacture of uncrewed aircraft

• Experience with high temperature materials selection 

• Prior experience working in high speed programs 

• Hands-on experience with manufacturing

• Practical aircraft knowledge (pilots license, A&P, etc.)

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, vision, & dental insurance with a variety of plan options to suit your needs. 

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) with 10 paid holidays. 

• 100% company paid short term and long-term disability. 

• 100% company paid life insurance. 

• 401k Employer Match of 50% (dollar-for-dollar) of an eligible employee's contribution up to 6% of your salary 

• Pet Insurance 

• Opportunities for Professional Growth (e.g., trainings/workshops, certifications, career planning, etc.) 

• 100% Remote/WFH  

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Engineering Industries eXcellence is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please reach out to: info@engusa.com.