Structures Engineer, Hypersonic Air Vehicles

Highlights

• Design advanced structures for Group 5 high-speed air vehicles and missiles.
• Own primary structures from preliminary design through prototype manufacturing.
• Solve multidisciplinary design trades for contested, high-performance flight.

Ideal candidate

Self-driven aerospace engineer with 5+ years in aircraft structures who thrives in fast-paced prototype teams and cares about delivering lightweight, manufacturable high-speed air vehicles for contested environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace structures design, analysis, or related roles
• Proficiency in CAD software and experience with engineering data analysis
• Proven expertise in structural modeling and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of material properties, stress analysis, fatigue assessment, load paths, design practices, and hand calculations
• Strong technical knowledge in core engineering principles, fundamental mechanics of composite materials, design, analysis, testing, and fabrication
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Self-driven with a strong sense of autonomy and adaptability in a dynamic environment
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance