Structures Engineer Air Vehicles for Fastwater Staffing
HIKINEX, Costa Mesa, CA, United States
Our Client is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Our client is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. The family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, they are committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
The
Air Dominance and Strike Aerostructures Engineering Team
is responsible for designing and analyzing advanced structural parts for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms. Air Dominance and Strike Structures Engineers own the full development lifecycle, from conceptual to detailed design and analysis of primary and secondary structures ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments.
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.)
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The
Air Dominance and Strike Aerostructures Engineering Team
is responsible for designing and analyzing advanced structural parts for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms. Air Dominance and Strike Structures Engineers own the full development lifecycle, from conceptual to detailed design and analysis of primary and secondary structures ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments.
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.)
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