Principal Engineer, Structures Design

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Requirements:

• 10+ years of aerospace structural design experience
• Expertise in fixed wing, composite structural design and systems integration.
• Expertise in composite materials and manufacturing processes.
• Strong experience in aircraft level development programs
• Proficiency in FAR Part 23 and Part 25 certification requirements pertinent to structural design, analysis, and manufacturing.
• Advanced knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Proficiency in Design for Manufacturability methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency with CATIA V5/V6/3DX along with Dessault Composites Workbench
• Experience in Enovia or 3DX PLM systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead clean sheet structural designs throughout the conceptual design, preliminary design, detailed design, assembly/integration, flight test, and certification phases.
• Manage an aircraft zone and show compliance for relevant 14 CFR Part 23, Part 25, and internal design/marketing requirements.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary trade studies to meet all aircraft requirements and optimize KVIs.
• Develop and author company standard processes and procedures relevant to structural design.
• Lead the development of company design tools and composite/metallic design best practices.
• Manage key structural suppliers and partners.
• Individually prioritize design tasks and delegate to junior engineers.
• Interface with structural analysis, aircraft systems, testing/certification, and manufacturing teams to meet all design commitments while promoting a collaborative environment.
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to define and validate structural interfaces with adjacent systems and structures.
• Support both prototype and production vehicle development while understanding the variations in respective design and manufacturing methodologies.
• Assist in the development and implementation of PLM tools.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship of junior engineers.