Senior Aerospace Design Engineer - 3D CAD & Structures

Socket.dev; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Piasecki Aircraft Corporation is seeking an Engineer Design Lead in the United States to generate aerospace-grade design concepts and 3D CAD layouts for aerostructures. You will work on integrating equipment, mounting concepts, and fastener layouts while supporting design reviews and IPT activities.

The role requires 5–10 years of mechanical design experience, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks/Catia), and experience interfacing with customers.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of mechanical design experience.
• Proficient in SolidWorks (1000+ hrs).
• Proficient with 3D modeling software (SolidWorks, Catia) and project management tools (MS Project).
• Strong technical aptitude and engineering tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and self-motivation.
• Experience interfacing with customers on technical issues.
• U.S. Person export control compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Draft 3D CAD designs of structural concepts (SolidWorks, Catia).
• Select correct fastening techniques for joints, covers, panels.
• Layout of fasteners within aerostructures.
• Prepare design concepts for stress analysis and inertial/kinetic studies.
• Prepare concepts for team reviews and senior management briefings.
• Refine design concepts for efficient load paths and minimal weight.
• Place 3D models of equipment into aircraft and design mounting concepts.
• Support multi-engineer IPT trade studies across rationale.
• Mature design concepts and engineering release trends.
• Apply manufacturing processes and materials science knowledge to parts.
• Translate customer requirements into workable designs.
• 3D routing of electrical harnesses and fuel systems.
• Coordinate with external suppliers for parts selection/trade.
• Participate in IPT and customer reviews.
• Support shop floor during build and refinement for cost/schedule issues.
• Novel aerospace design skills expected.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

3D CAD proficiency

Communication skills

Customer interfacing

Export control compliance

Tools

SolidWorks

Catia

MS Project

Job description

Piasecki Aircraft Corporation is seeking an Engineer Design Lead in the United States to generate aerospace-grade design concepts and 3D CAD layouts for aerostructures. You will work on integrating equipment, mounting concepts, and fastener layouts while supporting design reviews and IPT activities.

The role requires 5–10 years of mechanical design experience, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks/Catia), and experience interfacing with customers.