Junior Aerospace Engineer

griffonaerospace; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentorship & training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Griffon Aerospace in Madison, Alabama, seeks a Junior Aerospace Engineer to join our engineering team. You will assist in design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing of aerospace systems, collaborating with senior engineers to meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements include a bachelor's in aerospace or mechanical engineering and 0–2 years of experience; familiarity with CAD and simulation tools (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, ANSYS, MATLAB) is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• 0–2 years of aerospace engineering experience or internship.
• Familiar with CAD and simulation software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, ANSYS, MATLAB).
• Foundational knowledge in aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, and materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and development of aircraft, spacecraft, or subsystem components.
• Conduct engineering analyses using CAD/FEA/CFD tools.
• Support structural, thermal, and aerodynamic testing activities.
• Prepare technical documentation and design presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across systems, manufacturing, and testing.
• Help ensure compliance with aerospace standards and safety regulations (FAA, NASA, DoD).
• Participate in prototype fabrication, integration, and validation testing.

Skills

CAD tools

Finite Element Analysis

CFD

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

ANSYS

MATLAB

Job description

Company Overview

Griffon Aerospace is a trusted aerospace solutions provider based in Madison, Alabama, specializing in the design, development, and operation of advanced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Since 1995, we have delivered over 12,000 unmanned air vehicles to the Department of Defense, allied nations, and commercial customers. We pride ourselves on being a lion-hearted partner, designing, building, and flying the most capable and intelligent aerial systems that give our servicemen an unfair advantage wherever they fly.

Position Summary

Griffon Aerospace is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Aerospace Engineer to join our engineering team in Madison, Alabama. In this role, you'll support the design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing of aerospace systems and components. You will collaborate with senior engineers to ensure projects meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of aircraft, spacecraft, or subsystem components.
• Conduct engineering analyses using CAD, FEA, or CFD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, ).
• Support structural, thermal, and aerodynamic testing activities.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and design presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in systems engineering, manufacturing, and testing.
• Help ensure compliance with aerospace standards and safety regulations (e.g., FAA, NASA, DoD).
• Participate in prototype fabrication, integration, and validation testing.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 0–2 years of professional or internship experience in aerospace or related engineering fields.
• Familiarity with CAD and simulation software (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, ANSYS, MATLAB, etc.).
• Basic understanding of aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, and materials.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and adapt to project needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or project experience in aircraft or spacecraft design.
• Exposure to systems engineering principles and model-based design tools.
• Knowledge of industry standards (AS9100, FAA Part 23/25, MIL-STD).
• Experience with programming or data analysis (Python, MATLAB, C++).
• Hands-on experience with composites, propulsion systems, or avionics integration.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Mentorship and training from experienced aerospace professionals.
• Opportunities for career growth and project ownership.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

• Yes

ABILITY TO OBTAIN SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Yes