Airframe Design Engineer

Description

• Design, develop, integrate, and verify airframe structures through the product development cycle.
• Oversee the development and manufacturing of prototype articles.
• Conduct preliminary analysis of loads and stress to inform design decisions.
• Interface with other engineers to determine the operating environment for design elements and resolve issues found during development and certification.
• Identify, plan, and conduct tests for components, assemblies, and aircraft in various environments including laboratory, ground, and flight tests.
• Develop requirements, specifications, and processes.
• Validate that designs meet customer expectations, design objectives, and regulatory requirements.
• Report project status and propose processes and tools to improve work effectiveness, quality, and efficiency.
• Create detail, assembly, and installation design definitions using CAD software.
• Interface with suppliers to identify solutions to design problems and establish requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) and modeling with a focus on design for manufacturing.
• Experience with engineering.
• Direct experience designing metallic aircraft primary structures.
• Can wear multiple hats and work on various parts of the aircraft - not pigeonholed
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Physically close to the work - factory floor is in same building so it's very hands on and you get to see and touch the parts you design
• Strong understanding of aircraft design loads and GD&T.
• Strong understanding of aircraft certification requirements.
• Projects/hobbies that involve something mechanical or tinkering related (demonstrating a passion for hands-on skills as well as self-starting)
• Due to ITAR requirements, must be a Green Card Holder or a US Citizen.
• Proven self-starter with strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of aircraft design principles, structures, loads, and mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in CAD software; Solidworks preferred, CATIA acceptable.
• Excellent academic record and effective communication skills.
• 2-6 years of relevant experience in 1-3 different roles.

Benefits

• Offer discounts for employees to learn how to fly helicopters
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• Transportation benefits
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• Medical, dental & vision
• Offers stability and credibility with 50+ years in the industry
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Family Fair event once a year
• Short and long-term disability
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance