Composites Design Engineer

About the Role

The Composites Design Engineer will design and analyze structures made from composite materials for aircraft. This role will typically own a significant portion of the program's structure, potentially including the wing, fuselage, empennage, or cabin.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing conceptual design, structural layout, sizing, and detailed design
• Generating detailed fabrication and assembly work instructions
• Conducting stress analysis using classical methods and performing laminate analysis and sizing for structural components
• Providing hands-on manufacturing and assembly support
• Contributing to ground and flight test planning, execution, and aircraft modifications
• Creating comprehensive 3D/2D definitions of parts, assemblies, and installations
• Establishing manufacturing tolerances using GD&T principles
• Actively participating in Engineering definition reviews, approvals, and release processes
• Supporting the review of manufacturing plans and procedures
• Assisting in the creation of structural test plans
• A commitment to continuous learning, encompassing a readiness to acquire any necessary skills and knowledge essential to effectively support the program

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Foundational knowledge of aircraft load paths, structural sizing, and composite manufacturing / assembly
• Strong understanding of the theory and practical application of composite structures and their application to aircraft
• Proficiency in 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Great interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work in isolation with minimal supervision as well as on large teams
• Ability to work in multiple engineering disciplines on an aggressive schedule
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a relevant engineering discipline or substantial equivalent experience
• Proficiency In Siemens NX, CATIA V5, SolidWorks (preferred)
• Proficiency In FEMAP Or Other Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Software (preferred)
• GD&T Experience And Knowledge Of ASME Y14.5M-1994 (preferred)
• Prior Rapid Prototyping Experience (preferred)
• Hands-on Design and Build Experience (preferred)
• Aerospace Experience (preferred)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship

Clearance Type: None

Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule

Location: Mojave, CA