Aviation Structural Design Engineer II

Piper-Aircraft-Inc; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach, FL is seeking a Structural Design Engineer II to develop and document aircraft structural components. You will prepare CAD drawings, EO, and specifications for manufacturing, model layouts in NX, and manage design packages in Teamcenter with cross-functional collaboration across departments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or technology and at least five years’ aviation-related experience, with familiarity of FAR 23 and strong CAD skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or technology (preferably mechanical or aerospace).
• Minimum five years general aviation related experience in airframe, mechanical drafting, or design.
• Familiarity with FAR 23 and certification is required.
• Working knowledge of Unigraphics CAD.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings, Engineering Orders (EO), and specifications for use by Manufacturing in reproducing FAA-conforming product.
• Model conceptual layouts and proposed design changes in Unigraphics NX (CAD).
• Modify existing drawings (CAD and manual) to correct errors and implement new designs.
• Create new CAD drawings using Unigraphics NX and build design packages in Teamcenter.
• Coordinate with Systems, avionics/electrical, and other departments to meet milestones and releases.

Skills

Unigraphics CAD

Project management

Communication skills

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering or technology (preferably mechanical or aerospace)

Tools

Unigraphics NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach, FL is seeking a Structural Design Engineer II to develop and document aircraft structural components. You will prepare CAD drawings, EO, and specifications for manufacturing, model layouts in NX, and manage design packages in Teamcenter with cross-functional collaboration across departments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or technology and at least five years’ aviation-related experience, with familiarity of FAR 23 and strong CAD skills.