• Self-starter and detail oriented. 
• Create, review, and maintain design packages. 
• Document designs and interface studies using appropriate information sourced from various inputs.
• Perform airframe structural layouts, sizing, and detail analyses to validate structural load paths and strength margins in a rapid paced environment. 
• Deliver high quality, error-free designs using concise documentation; ensuring compliance with engineering principles, military, and company standards. 
• Assignments will include conceptual assembly / part design, detail assembly / part design, primary structural layout, trade study analysis, as well as weight and cost sensitivity efforts. 
• General oversight and/or hands-on involvement during the manufacture of prototype hardware at product manufacturing and integration sites.
• Maintain and improve company standards and design guides after completion of each assignment.
• Position requires proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance and drawing standards, including Model Based Definition; e.g., ASME Y14.1, ASME Y14.2, ASME Y14.5, ASME Y14.37, and ASME Y14.41.
• Position requires working knowledge of classical and numerical (Finite Element) stress analysis methods. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) required. 
• Fundamental knowledge of composite and metallic materials and structural joints. 
• Passion for mentoring less experienced engineers and working with other designers to effectively execute designs.
• Capable of working within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, interfacing with IPT leadership, suppliers, and other technical disciplines to independently prepare/status and/or lead the preparation of engineering design solutions to challenging problems through the development of Product Definition Packages. 
• Can accept broad objectives with reasonable deadlines, but establishes and communicates the tasks required and how they should be completed. 
• Must demonstrate the ability to document and present information in a concise manner appropriate for leadership review. 

• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD.  May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; capable of expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties. 
• Experience must include classical hand calculations (first order structural sizing), finite element analysis, free-body analysis, and Mathcad, MATLAB, or Excel.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and able to apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.  
• Ability to document, trade and communicate pro/cons of structural designs based on. performance/Design For Manufacturability / Design For Cost.
• Hands on aircraft, aerospace, automotive, or other manufacturing ability considered a plus.
• Metal and composite part design, fabrication, and repair experience.
• Able to work extended hours as required. 
• Experience with Engineering Tools: 
• NX, Creo or other parametric CAD tools (e.g. Catia, SolidWorks). Fibersim or Catia CW 
  • Secondary Tools: NX Simcenter, Creo Simulate, Nastran or Abaqus FE tools. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Clearance Required?: Desired
Clearance Level: Secret
US Citizenship Required?: Yes