Lead Structures Design Engineer - Aerospace Airframes

Aurora; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is seeking a Structures Design Engineer at staff/senior level to design aircraft structures using CATIA V5 and lead cross‑functional teams. On‑site roles in VA/MA with strong collaboration across engineering disciplines.

Preferred candidates hold 5+ years in aerospace, with experience in composites, MBOM/PD scripts, and robust communication skills. Join a leader in autonomous aerospace systems and contribute to program milestones and design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of aerospace or related experience.
• Proficiency with CAD software, especially CATIA V5, SmarTeam, or Enovia PDM.
• Knowledge of composite component design, manufacturing, repair, and assembly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
• Strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership within the design team and set project objectives.
• Create airframe structural layouts and CAD models using CATIA V5 and related tools.
• Lead project execution, coordinating budgets, schedules, and cross‑functional teams.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, stress, procurement and quality to mature designs.
• Mentor and train junior engineers to deliver high‑quality results.

Skills

US Citizenship

CATIA V5

SmarTeam/Enovia PDM

Composite design knowledge

MS Office 365

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

SmarTeam

Enovia PDM

Job description

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is seeking a Structures Design Engineer at staff/senior level to design aircraft structures using CATIA V5 and lead cross‑functional teams. On‑site roles in VA/MA with strong collaboration across engineering disciplines.

Preferred candidates hold 5+ years in aerospace, with experience in composites, MBOM/PD scripts, and robust communication skills. Join a leader in autonomous aerospace systems and contribute to program milestones and design reviews.