Senior Aeronautical Engineer - Aero Structures

Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Aeronautical Engineer specializing in Aero Structures to join our dynamic aerospace engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems and mechanical engineering, with a strong background in aircraft structural design, analysis, and manufacturing processes. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace projects, including military and commercial aircraft, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations such as AS9100, Military and/or FAA regulations, and ASME codes. The Senior Aeronautical Engineer will lead complex projects, contribute to system design, and support the development of innovative aero structure solutions. Duties Support the development of weight-optimized, compliant airworthy components and structural assemblies, which satisfy the contractual design criteria as well as design producibility requirements. Perform structural analysis of primary and secondary structure and systems. Independently develop technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems with solutions that are imaginative, thorough, and practicable and consistent with organization objectives. Perform detailed 3D designs; generate CAD drawings and related documents, and support manufacturing and assembly of components. Create, review and approve drawings, structural substantiation reports, and other engineering materials. Must be able to plan and organize time to work productively and efficiently while being able to adjust to multiple demands. Assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently. Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus towards common project goals. Good teaming and communication skills required. Team leadership experience is required. Strong communication skills and proficiency with standard PC desktop applications is required. Document and troubleshoot component anomalies. Technical oversight of staff as a mentor. Participate and present in internal and external (customer) design reviews Qualifications Minimum education of a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical engineering with credentials. Min 10 years of direct Engineering design experience, in the spacecraft or aerospace industry, with project ownership. 5-10 years working experience with classical hand stress analysis methods. Experience in technical report writing and must have excellent communication skills, be fluent in English (spoken and written) and proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams. Must be able to work effectively in a team environment. Design work starting at the conceptual level, maturing into full 3D modeling, validation with FEA analysis and hand calculations, and continuing into manufacturing. Possess in-depth knowledge of and applicable experience with aircraft structural analysis methods, including hand calculation experience for mechanical joints. Using resources such as MMPDS, Bruhn, Roark, etc., aircraft fasteners, materials, sheet metal assemblies, machined fittings. Experience with the structural and fatigue analysis of mechanical and electronic components. System and component level static, vibration, acoustic, modal, shock test experience with aerospace flight hardware. Appropriate Knowledge of regulatory (FAA and/or military) issues related to aircraft design and analysis and their impact on conformity and compliance is required (i.e., certification, qualification). You must provide evidence of proficiency in performing advanced stress analysis capability using NASTRAN and finite element modeling. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $140,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Health insurance Work Location: In person