Senior Composite Design Engineer — Aerospace

The Structures Company, LLC; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Structures Company, LLC seeks a Sr. Composite Design Engineer to lead complex design efforts for aerospace composite structures from concept to production.

You will drive structural optimization, ensure manufacturability, and align designs with program requirements, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-performance components. Responsibilities include leading 3D modeling and drawings, laminate schedules, and structural analyses with stress teams, while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 10+ years in a similar role in aerospace composites.
• Experience with high-performance composite structures and certification standards (AS9100).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of composite structures, ensuring performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability.
• Create and review 3D models, drawings, and release packages using CAD software.
• Develop laminate schedules, ply books, and stack-ups aligned with load cases.
• Perform structural analysis with stress engineering for strength, stiffness, fatigue, and damage tolerance.
• Interface with manufacturing, tooling, quality, and supply chain to enable DFM and production transition.
• Support prototype builds, FAI, and ramp activities, resolving technical issues.
• Participate in material and process selection (autoclave, OOA, RTM) and design trade studies.
• Generate and maintain engineering documentation (specifications, reports, change notices).
• Support customer technical reviews, design audits, and certification activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in composite design standards and processes.

Skills

Composite design

CAD modeling

FEA

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

DFM

Laminate theory

AS9100

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

The Structures Company, LLC seeks a Sr. Composite Design Engineer to lead complex design efforts for aerospace composite structures from concept to production.

You will drive structural optimization, ensure manufacturability, and align designs with program requirements, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-performance components. Responsibilities include leading 3D modeling and drawings, laminate schedules, and structural analyses with stress teams, while coordinating with