Aircraft Structures Engineer — Design, Analysis & Flight Testing

Kodiak Aircraft Company; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Aircraft Company in Sandpoint, Idaho is seeking an Aircraft Structures Engineer to join our Product Engineering team. You will develop structural designs from concept through analysis, certification, fabrication, and flight test for Kodiak 100 and Kodiak 900 programs, collaborating with manufacturing, certification, and flight operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in aerospace/mechanical, at least 3 years in aerospace, experience with 3D CAD (Siemens NX), familiarity with 14 CFR Part

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of aerospace experience.
• Ability to perform and document structural calculations.
• Working knowledge of aircraft structures and design principles.
• Familiarity with 14 CFR Part 23 and certification requirements.
• Strong experience with 3D CAD software (Siemens NX preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop structural design solutions from concept through analysis, testing, certification, and drawing release for aircraft improvements and new product development.
• Ensure designs comply with 14 CFR Part 23 and other regulatory requirements.
• Support aircraft production through manufacturability improvements, cost and quality optimization, and obsolescence management.
• Support the in-service fleet by investigating field issues and maintaining structural repair data.
• Maintain configuration control and engineering documentation for design changes.
• Participate in design reviews, provide technical guidance, and review engineering data for accuracy.
• Conduct or support structural testing and flight test activities to validate designs.

Skills

Bachelor's degree required

Aerospace experience

Structural calculations

Aircraft structures knowledge

14 CFR Part 23 familiarity

Siemens NX

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace/mechanical or related

Tools

FEA tools

Teamcenter (PLM)

Siemens NX (CAD)

Job description

Kodiak Aircraft Company in Sandpoint, Idaho is seeking an Aircraft Structures Engineer to join our Product Engineering team. You will develop structural designs from concept through analysis, certification, fabrication, and flight test for Kodiak 100 and Kodiak 900 programs, collaborating with manufacturing, certification, and flight operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in aerospace/mechanical, at least 3 years in aerospace, experience with 3D CAD (Siemens NX), familiarity with 14 CFR Part