Aircraft Design Engineer

LanceSoft, Inc.; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 106,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

LanceSoft, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Mechanical Design Engineer (Level 2–5) to support design and development of aircraft modifications in the United States.

The role uses 3D parametric CAD and NX to create, validate, and document innovative solutions for various aircraft platforms. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with six years of aircraft design experience, plus strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with six (6) years aircraft design experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Siemens NX and 3D parametric CAD tools.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles for aircraft structures and components.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Good computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.

Responsibilities

• Design aircraft modifications to primary structure, secondary structure, and interior components using 3D CAD.
• Create and release engineering drawings, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Support design validation through prototyping and engineering analysis.
• Collaborate with peers, management, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure designs meet applicable standards, specifications, schedules, and budgets.

Skills

3D parametric CAD

Engineering analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Siemens NX

3D CAD tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Aircraft Mechanical Design Engineer (Level 2 to level 5)

Pay rate: $77.00 to 123.00 Per hour

Job Description:

• We are seeking Aircraft Mechanical Design Engineers to support the design and development of aircraft modifications.
• This role will use 3D parametric CAD along with rapid prototyping and other engineering tools to create, validate, and document innovative solutions for various aircraft platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design aircraft modifications to primary structure, secondary structure, and interior components using 3D CAD.
• Create and release engineering drawings, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Support design validation through prototyping and engineering analysis.
• Collaborate with peers, management, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure designs meet applicable standards, specifications, schedules, and budgets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with six (6) years aircraft design experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.)
• Experience with Siemens NX and 3D parametric CAD tools.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles for aircraft structures and components.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Good computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.

Preferred Experience:

• Interior modifications: Honeycomb panels, aircraft seating, mechanisms, interior doors (including pocket, swing, and curtain systems), interior linings (such as ceilings, sidewalls, and grid structures)
• Electronic Rack and Equipment installations to include support structure, equipment installation definition, environmental considerations, and internal rack wire routing methodology.
• Composite external OML design with coordination through analysis and aerodynamics teams.
• Wire Routing Experience, familiarity with routing paths in tight areas, signal separation, EWIS requirements.