Design Engineer - Airframe

Robinson Helicopter Company; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Robinson Helicopter Company in Torrance, California is looking for a Design Engineer – Airframe. The role involves designing and verifying helicopter airframe structures while ensuring safety, cost, and weight objectives are met. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering and experience with CAD software. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, competitive 401k, and professional development opportunities. Join a dynamic team to work on exciting helicopter products and advance your career!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field or equivalent work experience.
• Direct experience designing metallic aircraft structures.
• Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify airframe structures.
• Conduct preliminary analysis of loads and stress.
• Create design definitions using CAD software.
• Oversee prototype development.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Founded in 1973, Robinson Helicopter Company Inc., (RHC), is the preeminent manufacturer of civil rotorcraft located in Torrance, California. Robinson has built its reputation on a 50-year history of commitment to providing affordable and quality aircraft with a wide range of applications. We have a strong engineering team; almost 85% of our manufacturing processes, including production of parts and assembly, are done in our Torrance location. We also offer comprehensive overhaul services while rapidly responding to customers’ needs to keep their aircraft flying. Our commitment to our vision of keeping our customers flying has earned RHC a variety of recognition from our customers.

Robinson is an engineering focused organization that provides challenging and exciting opportunities to contribute to the future of vertical flight.

Design Engineer – Airframe

Responsible for the design, development, and verification of helicopter airframe structures that meet safety, weight, and cost objectives.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and verify airframe structures through the product development cycle
• Conduct preliminary analysis of loads and stress to inform design decisions
• Create detail, assembly, and installation design definitions using CAD software
• Oversee the development and manufacturing of prototype articles
• Develop requirements, specifications, and processes
• Identify, plan, and conduct tests for components, assemblies and aircraft in the laboratory, ground, and flight test environment, including test planning, conformity, instrumentation, test conduct, data analysis, and issue resolution
• Interface with other engineers to determine the operating environment for design elements and resolve issues found during development and certification
• Validate that designs meet customer expectations, design objectives, and the requirements of 14 CFR Part 27
• Interface with suppliers to identify solutions to design problems, establish requirements, and ensure requirements are satisfied
• Report project status, schedules, and risks
• Develop processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of the work

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering or a related engineering field or equivalent work experience
• Direct experience designing metallic aircraft primary structures
• Direct experience with computer aided design and modeling with a focus on design for manufacturing and the application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Understanding of aircraft certification requirements
• Strong understanding of aircraft design principles, structures, loads, and mechanical systems
• Must be a proven self-starter requiring minimal supervision, with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent academic record
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and work well with others

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with engineering design, fabrication, integration, development, and testing for rotorcraft applications

What can a career at RHC offer you?

We offer our teams members opportunities for professional development, training, and learning. Our performance management system is structured to provide opportunities for career focused development and is supported with a great tuition reimbursement program.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer comprehensive group health plans including medical EPO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with Health Savings Account, dental, vision, and other supplemental plans which begin on the day you begin employment with RHC. Our Supplemental Plans include Voluntary Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance. RHC offers a competitive 401k Plan.

If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about quality assurance in manufacturing, and your career goals include working with a dynamic team with exciting products such as helicopters, why not apply; give yourself a chance to speak with our team. Robinson Helicopter Company is known in the industry for its exceptional efficiency in the production and assembly of helicopters. We encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Robinson Helicopter Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.