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Structural Design Engineer, Test

San Jose, California, United States
full-timesenioraerospace

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Description

You will design fixtures and test equipment, assemble fixtures, and conduct structural tests on flight-critical articles for an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. This hands-on role involves managing suppliers, defining test procedures, and analyzing data to validate composite aircraft structural performance.

Requirements

  • 5+ years experience with lightweight structures (aircraft, spacecraft, etc.)
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Strong CAD skills in NX, Solidworks, Catia, or Creo
  • Ability to design and analyze simple components
  • Ability to lift 50lb+ and travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

  • Design fixtures, test equipment, and define instrumentation in CAD
  • Assemble fixtures and conduct structural tests on flight-critical articles
  • Create instrumentation definition, calibrate and install instrumentation
  • Lead small test teams to drive programs to completion
  • Design test stands, fixtures, DAQs, and define testing procedures
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