Aeronautical Engineer I

DELTAHAWK ENGINES, INC.; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

DeltaHawk Engines, Inc. in Racine, WI is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer I to contribute to the design of certified and experimental aircraft across platforms and engine configurations.

This role involves designing components, creating installations, developing flight test plans, and producing drawings and specifications. They work closely with senior engineers to become subject matter experts in engine installations, system design and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or systems engineering.
• 0–2 years experience in aerospace/transportation industry.
• Experience integrating powertrain, thermal, structural, and electrical elements to create installations.
• SolidWorks or similar drafting software knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Under mentorship, design and develop aircraft engine installations.
• Develop system requirements and specifications.
• Collaborate with technicians and engineering to oversee installations.
• Develop flight test plans and review data for results.
• Assist in regulatory certification plans.

Skills

0-2 years aerospace experience

Powertrain integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or systems engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Quality control applies as much to people as manufacturing.

We hire people who are smart, goal-driven and excited about achieving the unimaginable. We focus on character and motivation, and then train for discrete skills. Our employees share common goals for the company, but celebrate diversity and perspectives from all walks of life. We simply want them to be the best they can be, inside and outside of the company.

We operate very much like a startup; everyone is a hands‑on contributor. We encourage constructive ideas from all members of the team, and we constantly evolve to meet employee needs. We live by the credo that taking care of each other is good for all of us. And while others wait for the world to change, we want to change the world. One engine at a time.

Delivering the Freedom to Fly

DeltaHawk Engines, Inc. develops, produces and provides propulsion products and services that globally excite the passion and freedom to fly. We exist to bring the highest level of innovation and value to the general aviation industry. We will do this by developing a disruptive new standard in the flying experience, one which will exceed our customers’ expectations of efficiency, reliability, performance, simplicity and affordability. DeltaHawk is driven to be the most recognized and respected brand in the industry.

We’re always looking to grow our team.

Our dedication to innovation drives us in hiring and developing the best talent we can. We recognize your career path is as individual as you and our priority is providing an environment where you can do your best work—and grow as a professional. If you want to be part of an evolving industry with limitless potential, let’s discuss a plan for your career. Explore DeltaHawk today.

Position:Aeronautical Engineer I

Location: Racine, WI

Job Id:232

# of Openings:1

Job Summary

The Aeronautical Engineer I contributes to the design of certified and experimental aircraft across various platforms and DeltaHawk engine configurations. This role involves designing components, creating aircraft installations, developing flight test plans and producing drawings and specifications. They work closely with senior engineers to become subject matter experts in aircraft engine installation, system design, and testing.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Other duties may be assigned.

• Under the mentorship of senior engineering, design and develop aircraft engine installations.
  • Installation package designs include the development of mounting structures, cowling, cooling systems, fuel distribution, oil feed systems, instrumentation, electrical harnesses, and the integration of mechanical or electromechanical control systems
• Develop system requirements and specifications
• Collaborate with technicians and engineering to oversee installations and work through problems as they arise
• Develop flight test plans, assist with execution, and review of data for results
• Assist in the development of regulatory certification plans
• Work with suppliers to specify parts and materials for installations
• Interact with customers to provide design data and troubleshooting for aircraft installations

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited school in aerospace, mechanical, or systems engineering or an equivalent AND 0-2 years of experience in the aerospace, automotive, or other transportation industry (or related) integrating powertrain, thermal, structural, and electrical elements to create functional installation packages
• Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks or similar drafting / modeling program

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing structural FEA and/or CFD analysis
• STC project experience working with the FAA or other regulatory agency
• Solid knowledge of GD&T
• Sport pilot license or greater
• A&P mechanic certification

Working Conditions

This position is a professional engineering position, combined with a “hands‑on” environment including assisting technicians working through problems on aircraft installations and first implementation of designed assemblies.