Senior Aeronautical Engineer – Advanced Development Programs

SNI Companies; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SNI Companies seeks an experienced Aeronautical Engineer for Advanced Development Programs in Palmdale, CA. The role centers on design and integration of next-generation weapon systems and aerospace platforms, with a focus on airframe structural design and multidisciplinary synthesis.

You will lead cross-functional teams, perform system trade studies, and mentor engineers throughout the product lifecycle, collaborating with manufacturing, suppliers, and program management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of airframe structural design and analysis experience.
• 10+ years of experience with metallic and/or composite aerospace structures.
• 10+ years of experience with CATIA V5 and/or 3DX/3DEXPERIENCE.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support integration and design synthesis across aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, thermodynamics, electronics, controls, and actuation.
• Conduct multidisciplinary system trade studies to optimize performance, cost, weight, and manufacturability.
• Design and analyze airframe structures using metallic and composite materials.
• Collaborate with fabrication, assembly, MRB, quality, manufacturing, and supply-chain teams to resolve technical issues and support production.
• Interface with suppliers, customers, program management, and internal engineering organizations.
• Prepare and present technical briefings, engineering documentation, and program materials.
• Support design reviews and technical decision-making throughout the product lifecycle.
• Mentor early-career engineers and contribute to a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture.

Skills

Airframe structural design

Multidisciplinary design synthesis

Systems integration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

3DX/3DEXPERIENCE

Job description

SNI Companies seeks an experienced Aeronautical Engineer for Advanced Development Programs in Palmdale, CA. The role centers on design and integration of next-generation weapon systems and aerospace platforms, with a focus on airframe structural design and multidisciplinary synthesis.

You will lead cross-functional teams, perform system trade studies, and mentor engineers throughout the product lifecycle, collaborating with manufacturing, suppliers, and program management.