1d ago
Senior Structures Design Engineer
San Francisco
$160k-$200k / year
full-timesenioraerospace
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll contribute to the design and analysis of composite and metallic structures for high-performance aircraft, supporting structural layout and configuration development. You'll perform CAD modeling, basic structural analysis, and assist with trade studies balancing performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability. This role offers hands-on experience with real aircraft hardware in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Design and analyze composite and metallic aircraft structures.
- Perform CAD modeling and structural analysis (hand calcs and FEA).
- Support trade studies balancing performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on structural requirements.
๐ Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in structural design and analysis.
- Proficiency in CAD (NX, SolidWorks, or similar).
- Exposure to FEA tools (Nastran, Abaqus, or Ansys).
โจ Nice to Have
- Composite and metallic materials knowledge.
- Manufacturing process familiarity.
- Mentoring junior engineers.
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฅ Medical, dental, vision insurance with FSA.
- ๐ฐ 401(k) program and stock option plan.
- ๐ด Flexible time-off including PTO and holidays.
- ๐ข Flexible work environment.
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3Design Reviewยท 60 min
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