Lead Composite Airframe Engineer — Autonomous UAV Systems

Fruition Group US; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruition Group US is seeking a senior aerospace structural engineer to own composite airframe design from concept through production release. You will translate system requirements into efficient structural layouts and develop robust CAD models with GD&T practices.

The role demands 5+ years in structural design with composites, knowledge of laminate behavior and aerospace standards. Collaboration with manufacturing and suppliers is essential to ensure scalable, certifiable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree is a plus).
• 5+ years of experience in structural design, with a strong focus on composite materials.
• Solid understanding of composite behavior, laminate design, and load paths.
• Hands-on familiarity with composite manufacturing, bonding, and assembly processes.
• Working knowledge of aerospace standards and certification frameworks, including DoD environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the design of composite airframe structures, including primary components and key interfaces.
• Convert system requirements into practical structural layouts that meet weight, strength, and cost targets.
• Build and refine 3D CAD models and detailed part definitions using GD&T best practices.
• Perform initial sizing calculations for structures and joints to guide design decisions.
• Lead design progression from concept through release, including reviews and cross-team alignment.
• Work closely with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure designs are feasible and scalable.
• Develop and improve internal design standards, templates, and workflows.
• Support rapid prototyping efforts and transition designs into production-ready configurations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure structural solutions integrate effectively and meet certification needs.

Skills

Structural design

Composite materials

Laminate design

Aerospace standards

DoD environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Fibersim

Job description

Fruition Group US is seeking a senior aerospace structural engineer to own composite airframe design from concept through production release. You will translate system requirements into efficient structural layouts and develop robust CAD models with GD&T practices.

The role demands 5+ years in structural design with composites, knowledge of laminate behavior and aerospace standards. Collaboration with manufacturing and suppliers is essential to ensure scalable, certifiable solutions.