Senior Principal Composite Structures Engineer – Aerospace

Eleven Recruiting; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Lead Principal Composite Design Engineer to drive complex composite structural designs for new aerospace products. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of design experience and strong proficiency in CAD tools like SolidWorks. Responsibilities include leading design efforts, optimizing laminate architecture, and collaborating closely with manufacturing teams. This is a high-impact role with long-term leadership potential and a focus on driving effective engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of composite structural design experience within aerospace.
• Demonstrated ownership of laminate architecture and composite stack-up development.
• Experience performing and interpreting FEA for composite structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of advanced composite structures.
• Own laminate architecture and composite layup strategies.
• Drive DFM initiatives by interfacing with manufacturing teams.

Skills

Composite design expertise

FEA capability

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

Job description

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Lead Principal Composite Design Engineer to drive complex composite structural designs for new aerospace products. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of design experience and strong proficiency in CAD tools like SolidWorks. Responsibilities include leading design efforts, optimizing laminate architecture, and collaborating closely with manufacturing teams. This is a high-impact role with long-term leadership potential and a focus on driving effective engineering solutions.