Senior Aerospace Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Senior Aerospace Engineer to support the design, integration, and sustainment of the SABIR system, with a strong emphasis on airworthiness and structural analysis. This is a high-impact role working across engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams, with opportunities for hands-on design, analysis, and global field support.
What You'll Do
- Lead and support the design of airworthy, weight-optimized structural components and assemblies
- Perform structural and fatigue analysis on primary and secondary aircraft structures
- Develop 3D CAD models and detailed drawings, supporting manufacturing and assembly
- Create and approve engineering documentation (drawings, substantiation reports, etc.)
- Provide technical solutions from concept through production
- Investigate hardware issues and support manufacturing/shop floor questions
- Participate in and present at internal and customer design reviews
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
- Support installation, testing, and training globally (travel required)
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering (or related field)
- 10–20 years of aerospace design experience with project ownership
- Strong experience with classical hand stress analysis (5–10 years)
- Expertise in aircraft structural analysis (MMPDS, Bruhn, Roark, fasteners, sheet metal, machined parts)
- Experience with FEA and NASTRAN modeling
- Knowledge of FAA and/or military airworthiness & certification requirements
- Experience with structural testing (static, vibration, shock, modal, etc.)
- Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SOLIDWORKS and ASME Y14.100 drafting standards
- Advanced experience with NASTRAN / FEMAP and detailed FEA methods
- Experience with composites, laminates, and honeycomb structures
- Background in fracture mechanics
- Experience with avionics, sensors (RF/optical/radar), or complex systems
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, finishing, prototyping)
- Experience with test instrumentation and data analysis