Structures Engineer, Air Vehicles (Fastwater Staffing)

HIKINEX

Structures Engineer, Air Vehicles (Fastwater Staffing)

Costa Mesa, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Experience with clean sheet aircraft configuration
    • Siemens NX proficiency
    • Experience with fast paced prototype design and manufacture of uncrewed aircraft
    • Experience with high temperature materials selection
    • Broad experience across a range of aircraft programs
    • Hands-on experience with manufacturing
    • Practical aircraft knowledge (pilots license, A&P, etc.)