Design Engineer, Airframe

What you’ll do:  Lead the development of major structural airframe assemblies from preliminary design through certification, and manufacturing ramp up Apply in depth understanding of load paths, design best practices, and hand calcs to design robust structural configurations Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create designs that are cost effective and easy to fabricate at rate. Preferred experience with composite sandwich construction and adhesive paste bonding Develop company standards for composite and metallic part CAD models and drawings  Work closely with and mentor other engineers on the design, stress and M&P teams Provide technical guidance on design concepts (risk vs. cost vs. performance) Support manufacturing to validate and verify that designs meet requirements and specifications What you need: 10+ years of experience with lightweight structures (aircraft, spacecraft, other high performance vehicles) Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field Ability to design and analyze simple components A deep understanding of load paths and laminate design fundamentals Strong CAD skills in NX (preferred), Solidworks, Catia or Creo Experience with the design of Large bonded structures Sandwich construction Hand laid prepreg carbon fiber Machined metal Experience with the manufacturing of composite parts Knowledge of FAA aircraft certification requirements for Part 23 aircraft Familiarity with PDM systems Self-starter, team player, and desire to work in a fast-paced environment Bonus Qualifications: Experience with analyzing and dispositioning product non-conformances Experience with the design of small passenger aircraft or helicopters Broad experience across a range of airframe structures (fuselage, wing, pylons, empennage)