Aircraft Mechanical Design Engineer

Insight Global; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking multiple Aircraft Primary Structures Mechanical Design Engineers to support a large-scale aircraft modification program on a Bombardier Global 6500 platform in the Waco, TX area. This role focuses on designing primary and secondary aircraft structures, integrating large radar systems and mission equipment, using Siemens NX for 3D modeling and released drawings.

You will own designs from concept through manufacturing while collaborating with Stress, Systems, Weight &

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or related Engineering.
• 6+ years aircraft structural design experience for fixed-wing aircraft.
• Ability to obtain a clearance.
• Experience designing primary and secondary aircraft structures.
• Advanced proficiency with Siemens NX for 3D modeling and released drawings.
• Experience producing detail, assembly, and installation drawings.
• Experience supporting large aircraft modification programs.
• Strong understanding of aircraft loads and load paths.
• Experience designing metallic aircraft structures and supporting manufacturing.
• Cross-functional team coordination in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design primary and secondary airframe structures for large aircraft modifications.
• Develop and release detail, assembly, and installation drawings in NX.
• Coordinate with Stress Analysis, Systems Engineering, Weight & Balance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Installation teams.
• Own designs from concept through manufacturing and aircraft support.
• Ensure weight, performance, and airworthiness compliance.

Skills

NX CAD

Aircraft structural design

3D modeling

2D drawings

Detail/assembly drawings

Loads and load paths

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or related Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Position: Aircraft Primary Structures Mechanical Design Engineer (NX)

9/80 schedule - every other Friday off

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or related Engineering discipline
• 6+ years of aircraft structural design experience supporting fixed-wing aircrafts
• Ability to obtain a clearance
• Experience designing primary and secondary aircraft structures
• Advanced proficiency with Siemens NX for 3D modeling and released 2D engineering drawings
• Prior experience developing detail, assembly, and installation drawings
• Proven experience supporting aircraft modification, integration, or special mission aircraft programs
• Strong understanding of aircraft loads, load paths, and structural design principles
• Experience designing metallic aircraft structures and supporting manufacturing activities
• Strong communication and coordination skills within cross-functional engineering teams

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience mentoring junior engineers
• Business jet, ISR, special mission, military aircraft, or aircraft modification experience

Job Description

An employer in Waco, TX area is seeking multiple Aircraft Primary Structures Mechanical Design Engineers to support a large-scale aircraft modification program on a Bombardier Global 6500 platform. Unlike traditional component-focused design roles, this position offers the opportunity to work on aircraft-wide modifications affecting nearly every major area of the airframe. This role will focus on designing primary and secondary aircraft structures supporting the integration of large radar systems, communication systems, mission equipment, antennas, radomes, fairings, cooling systems, and other aircraft modifications.

Engineers will be responsible for developing structural solutions that react and distribute loads from both internal and external mission payloads, including large radar arrays and associated aircraft modifications while maintaining strict weight, performance, and airworthiness requirements.

In this role, you and your team will be responsible for developing and releasing detail, assembly, and installation drawings using Siemens NX while supporting structural reinforcements to aircraft frames, bulkheads, skins, stringers, and longerons. This position requires ownership of designs from initial concept through manufacturing, installation, and aircraft support, while collaborating closely with Stress Analysis, Systems Engineering, Weight & Balance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Installation teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong aircraft structural design experience, an understanding of aircraft load paths, and the ability to mentor junior engineers on a highly visible, weight-critical program.

Compensation: Wide range based on skill level; starting at $40+/hr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.