Senior Composite Structures Engineer for Autonomous Aircraft

Pyka; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and paid holidays

401(k) plan

Free catered lunch and snacks

Job summary

A leader in electric aviation is seeking a Senior Composite Structure Engineer to design and prototype composite structures for their cargo aircraft. Candidates should have a strong background in composite materials and structural engineering, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. This role offers a salary range of $135,000 - $160,000, along with employer-sponsored health benefits and a dynamic working environment. The ideal candidate will also excel in CAD design and hands-on prototyping.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in composite structural design and analysis, particularly in aerospace.
• Proficient in composite material properties and assembly design.
• Hands-on experience with composite prototyping and fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Design composite structures for aircraft, utilizing appropriate materials and strategies.
• Conduct structural analysis to validate designs.
• Create detailed CAD models and engineering drawings for manufacturing.

Skills

Composite materials understanding

CAD design expertise

Structural mechanics knowledge

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA tools

Job description

A leader in electric aviation is seeking a Senior Composite Structure Engineer to design and prototype composite structures for their cargo aircraft. Candidates should have a strong background in composite materials and structural engineering, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. This role offers a salary range of $135,000 - $160,000, along with employer-sponsored health benefits and a dynamic working environment. The ideal candidate will also excel in CAD design and hands-on prototyping.