Senior Aerospace Structures & Systems Engineer Flight Test

Aerotec,-LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroTEC in Seattle is seeking a Structures/Systems Design Engineer to design primary and secondary metallic structures, composites, and system installations for aircraft and rotorcraft. You will lead structural/interface work and ensure design integrity across programs.

The role requires a four-year Engineering degree and 5+ years of experience in structural design, familiarity with FAR Part 23/25, NX CAD, and PLM environments. Travel and collaboration with multiple disciplines are expected.

Qualifications

• Four (4) year degree in Engineering (Aerospace/Mechanical) or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of relevant experience in performing structural design in primary and secondary structure (metallic and composite).
• Familiarity with FAR Part 23 and Part 25 certification processes and milestones (CoDR, PDR, CDR, Final Release).

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications, ICDs, and aircraft configurations.
• Lead and oversee structural and system installation design.
• Conceptual design of structural and system installation modifications for Flight Test.
• Coordinate with disciplines to ensure deliverables meet requirements.
• Peer drawing checks and release of engineering documents.
• Prepare manufacturing drawings per ASME Y14.5 using GD&T.
• Onsite support with maintenance for modification implementation and flight test activities.
• Provide Production MRB support.

Skills

NX CAD

PLM

3D MBD

2D Drawings

GD&T

Stress analysis basics

FAR 23/25 familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace/Mechanical)

Tools

NX CAD

PLM software

Job description

AeroTEC in Seattle is seeking a Structures/Systems Design Engineer to design primary and secondary metallic structures, composites, and system installations for aircraft and rotorcraft. You will lead structural/interface work and ensure design integrity across programs.

The role requires a four-year Engineering degree and 5+ years of experience in structural design, familiarity with FAR Part 23/25, NX CAD, and PLM environments. Travel and collaboration with multiple disciplines are expected.