Lead Structures Engineer, Air Vehicles

HIKINEX; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HIKINEX, a defense technology company, is seeking an Aerospace Engineer with a B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and over 5 years of experience. The role involves designing high-performance aircraft structural parts using advanced engineering principles and analysis tools. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in Siemens NX, excellent communication skills, and the ability to obtain a US DoD Secret Clearance. This position is based in Costa Mesa, California, and requires onsite engineering support during manufacturing and integration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace or related industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of fundamental mechanics of composite materials.
• Proven ability to design high-performance structures and execute their fabrication.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD Secret Clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Develop new aircraft products using first principle methods and design tools.
• Perform complex modeling and finite element analysis at various levels.
• Conduct trade studies and analyze engineering concepts for optimal solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering problems.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Finite Element Analysis

Load Path Analysis

Composite Materials

Design for Manufacturing

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

HIKINEX, a defense technology company, is seeking an Aerospace Engineer with a B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and over 5 years of experience. The role involves designing high-performance aircraft structural parts using advanced engineering principles and analysis tools. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in Siemens NX, excellent communication skills, and the ability to obtain a US DoD Secret Clearance. This position is based in Costa Mesa, California, and requires onsite engineering support during manufacturing and integration.