Aerospace Structures Engineer Specialist - Additive Manufacturing & UAV Platforms

HP; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology company in Madrid is looking for an Aerospace Structures Engineer Specialist to lead customer-driven structural development programs for drone platforms. The role involves translating customer requirements into designs optimized for additive manufacturing technology, managing project timelines, and overseeing design validation to ensure compliance with aerospace standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge in aerospace engineering and extensive experience with FEA tools, ensuring high-performance designs. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Servicios

Health & Life insurance

Lunch at reduced prices

HP product discount

Flex optimization program

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years of aerospace or defense structures design experience.
• Proven experience in Design for Additive Manufacturing for structural components.
• Strong understanding of aerospace materials and aircraft systems.

Responsabilidades

• Lead customer-driven structural development programs for drone platforms.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for external customers.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing to industrialize components for high-volume production.

Conocimientos

Aerospace Engineering

Additive Manufacturing (DfAM)

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Customer Relationship Management

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Herramientas

ANSYS

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

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Aerospace Structures Engineer Specialist - Additive Manufacturing & UAV Platforms

Description -

Company Overview

HPinc is the leader in Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) next-generation aerospace drones as a manufacturing solution for high-performance, mass-produced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS / Drones). We are dedicated to rapid innovation, customer-focused development, and pushing the boundaries of lightweight, robust aerospace structures. Join our dynamic team and help shape the future of flight.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Aerospace Structures Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience to lead and manage customer-driven structural development programs for our drone platforms. This critical role focuses on translating customer requirements into scalable, mass-producible designs optimized using HP leading additive manufacturing (3D printing) technology. The ideal candidate will be the primary technical interface with key customers, guiding projects from through final delivery and mass production.

Key Responsibilities

Customer & Program Management

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for external customers, managing expectations and ensuring clear communication throughout the development lifecycle.
• Translate complex customer programs into Statements of Work (SOWs) and operational requirements into detailed, actionable engineering specifications and structural design solutions for drone platforms.
• Manage multiple customer development projects, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with certification standards.
• Conduct and present detailed technical reviews and progress updates to both internal stakeholders and external customers.

Structures Design & Analysis

• Lead detailed design, analysis (FEA), and optimization of primary and secondary drone airframe structures with Ho FEA specialist (e.g., wings, fuselage, rotor components).
• Specialization in Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) for lightweighting and part consolidation.
• Validate designs through stress, strain, fatigue, and flutter analysis to ensure compliance with relevant aerospace standards.
• Oversee and define requirements for structural testing (coupon, component, and full-scale) to validate analytical models and designs.

Production & Quality

• Collaborate closely with the manufacturing team to industrialize additively manufactured components for repeatable, high-volume production.
• Develop and manage material selection and process specifications unique to aerospace-grade 3D printed components.
• Ensure all structural designs meet strict Mass Production, Cost, and Quality targets while maintaining performance and airworthiness.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in aerospace or defense structures design and analysis.
• Additive Manufacturing: Proven, hands‑on experience and expertise in Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), specifically for structural components.
• Analysis Tools: Previous experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN / PATRAN) and CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) to lead designers and stress activities.
• Aerospace Knowledge: Strong understanding of aerospace materials, failure criteria, and aircraft systems.
• Customer Facing: Demonstrated ability to manage complex external customer relationships and technical programs in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master degree in aeronautics.
• Experience with UAS / Drone platform development.
• Familiarity with the challenges and solutions for mass production of 3D printed parts.
• Knowledge of composite materials design and manufacturing.

Impact & Scope

• Impacts multiple teams and may act as a team or project leader providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision making process.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in an international organization with colleagues coming from all over the world.

Our Women Network organizes activities such as networking, promotion of STEM vocations, talks on improving business acumen, work life balance and future skills.

Diverse, continued internal growth and career opportunities. Including HP's own learning platform and LinkedIn Learning.

Benefits include:

• Health & Life insurance
• Lunch at reduced prices at our canteen / ticket restaurant vouchers
• HP product discount
• Flex optimization program: kindergarten tickets, transport discount

Work life balance / flexible working hours. Women, Pride, Young employees, Sustainability and DisAbility! Just a few of our fantastic global business networks you can get involved with locally.

We also dedicate time and resources to contribute to our community through Corporate Volunteering activities, including our onsite HP Charity day.

We provide on‑site medical teams, sports facilities, and free daily printing Happy hour.

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