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Structures Engineer, Hypersonic Air Vehicles
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$129,000-$193,000 / year
full-timeseniordefense technology
Tech Stack
Description
You will own the full development lifecycle of primary and secondary aircraft structures for Group 5 high-speed air vehicles, from conceptual design through prototype manufacturing. Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to solve complex engineering problems, using first principles and FEA to deliver high-performance, scalable mechanical systems.
Requirements
- B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace or related industry
- Strong technical knowledge in engineering principles, mechanics of composite materials, design, analysis, testing, and fabrication
- Deep understanding of load paths, design practices, and hand calculations for robust structurally efficient assemblies
- Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD Secret Clearance or higher
Responsibilities
- Utilize first principle methods and design tools to develop new aircraft products
- Own development of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts and assemblies from preliminary design through prototype manufacturing
- Perform complex modeling and finite element analysis at detailed component, major assembly, and aircraft level
- Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create cost-effective, easily manufacturable solutions
- Conduct trade studies to determine optimal solution for weight, performance, manufacturability, cost, and schedule
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