[Hiring] Structures Engineer, Hypersonic Air Vehicles @HIKINEX

Role Description

• 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.

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.

Requirements

• Experience with clean sheet aircraft configuration.
• Experience with high temperature materials.
• Experience with thermal gradient structural analysis.
• Siemens NX proficiency.
• Experience with fast paced prototype design and manufacture of uncrewed aircraft.
• Experience with high temperature materials selection.
• Prior experience working in high speed programs.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing.
• Practical aircraft knowledge (pilot's license, A&P, etc.).