Senior Structural Design Engineer - Aerospace (Remote)

Altitude; United States; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical/dental/vision

SIMPLE IRA

Paid vacation and PTO

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Altitude Aerospace USA seeks a Sr. Structural Design Engineer to design and release aircraft structural systems using Siemens NX. You will own 3D models, assemblies, and weight and balance studies for certification-ready configurations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on active Special Missions programs, coordinating with peers to ensure design intent and regulatory compliance. This full-time onsite/remote (US only) role includes comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• 7+ years of structural design experience on aerospace programs.
• Expert-level Siemens NX user with strong 3D modeling and assembly design experience.
• Proficiency in GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
• Experience designing structural aircraft systems or installations from the ground up.
• Familiarity with PLM tools such as Teamcenter or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and manage a design package with minimal oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design structural aircraft systems and components in Siemens NX from concept through production release.
• Develop and manage 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings to airworthiness standards.
• Perform weight and balance studies to support component sizing and system layout decisions.
• Research and select components and materials based on structural performance, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Design metallic and composite structural elements including tanks, mounting structures, and integrated systems.
• Coordinate with lead engineers, stress, certification, and systems teams to ensure design intent is met.
• Manage configuration and release of parts and assemblies through PLM tools (Teamcenter or equivalent).
• Prepare engineering documentation and design presentations for internal and client reviews.
• Work cross-functionally with all required engineering disciplines to support program milestones.

Skills

Siemens NX

3D modeling

Assembly design

Structural design

GD&T

Engineering communication

Independent work

Aerospace experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Job description

Altitude Aerospace USA seeks a Sr. Structural Design Engineer to design and release aircraft structural systems using Siemens NX. You will own 3D models, assemblies, and weight and balance studies for certification-ready configurations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on active Special Missions programs, coordinating with peers to ensure design intent and regulatory compliance. This full-time onsite/remote (US only) role includes comprehensive benefits.