Structures.Aero ยท 8 hours ago
Senior Aircraft Structures Designer
Sterling, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expStructures.aero (SDA) provides engineering services for cutting-edge aircraft and spacecraft. They are seeking experienced aerospace and mechanical engineers to contribute to the design and manufacture of primary aerospace structures, particularly focusing on composite materials.
AerospaceIndustrial EngineeringSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Create 3D CAD models of composite aircraft primary structures utilizing CATIA 3DX
Explore innovative manufacturing techniques, technology, or geometry for the optimization of structural load paths
Create complex surfacing models of composite part tooling surfaces
Ply by ply definition of composite parts in 3D space with the guidance from an analyst
Design of complex joints and fittings for manufacture by CNC machining or additive manufacturing techniques
Select materials for parts based on load, material compatibility, and cost requirements
Select fasteners to meet load cases, manufacturing, and maintenance requirements
Design mechanical systems for the actuation or movement of aircraft components such as flight controls surfaces, landing gear, and doors
Create 2D drawings or 3D model based definitions of designs for use in manufacturing
Present design status and documentation at internal and external reviews
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder)
B.S. in Aerospace/Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering from accredited university
6 to 15 years of relevant experience in aerospace structures
Experience with development of structural systems for aircraft
Knowledge of practical application of carbon fiber hand lay-up techniques for part manufacture
Ability to plan tasks and track progress towards an end goal
Ability to perform basic static and kinematic analysis using hand calculation techniques
Hands-on experience working with carbon or fiberglass composites, working knowledge of standard machine shop equipment
Ability to select aerospace fasteners, bearings, and other hardware
Proficiency with engineering CAD software (Solidworks, CATIA, NX, etc)
Strong written and verbal communication / presentation skills in English
Proficiency in Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.)
Preferred
Leadership experience managing an engineering team through a development project
Experience working on a crew or with aircraft / spacecraft manufacturing, test, or maintenance crews
Experience with FAA or Military certification activities, including designing to appropriate FAR/MIL standards and interfacing with DARs and DERs
Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 along with tolerance analysis capabilities
Experience in applying ASME Y14.41 methods for Model Based Definition in CAD software
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid leave that scales with experience
Flexible working schedules
401k with immediate vested contribution matching
Company
Structures.Aero
At SDA, we engineer the future of flight.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase