Struct & Payload Design Engineer

Ateeca Inc; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ateeca Inc. is seeking an Experienced Payloads Design Engineer to join the Washington Interiors Team in Everett, WA. The role focuses on developing payload system requirements, integrating 3-D design, and coordinating with suppliers and internal groups throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities include validating designs through tests, supporting manufacturing, and exploring new technologies to meet program goals in a cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering with Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, or Materials focus; 5+ years' experience.
• Experience with aerospace interiors, cabin and cargo design.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and FAA/EASA-like standards.
• Experience working with aerospace suppliers or airlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate and document payload system requirements to define system design.
• Create, modify and maintain 3-D payload system designs using CAD tools for product definition.
• Perform tests to validate and verify system and component performance.
• Support supplier development, test, and production activities with coordination.
• Investigate emerging technologies to develop concepts for future designs.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Supplier engagement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, or Materials)

Tools

CSDT

CATIA

ENOVIA

PDM

Job description

• Client is seeking an Experienced Payloads Design Engineers to support the Washington Interiors Team.
• Payloads is seeking candidates with experience in the following areas:
• Experience with engineering processes and tools; including CSDT, CATIA, ENOVIA, PDM, and associated release processes.
• Experience with aircraft cabin and cargo engineering products and designs
• Experience with engineering support within a production system
• Experience with direct engagement working with/for aerospace suppliers or airlines
• Experience supporting the validation of compliance to regulatory requirements
• Experience working with regulators
• Experience with Design for manufacturing
• Experience with Aircraft cargo compartment and handling system design, integration, and/or certification
• Experience working in a cross-functional team.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists to develop, integrate and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design.
• Develops, maintains and modifies basic structural and interior payload system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Performs tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
• Assists with supplier development, test and production activities and coordination with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals.
• Supports investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences). 5+ years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Basic understanding and demonstrated experience with FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA equivalent.
• Experience in aerospace interiors, materials and properties, design criteria and release processes - Client experience is a plus
• 2+ years of experience in program or project management, leading project and/or program proposals of varying complexity (including: development and execution of schedule milestones, financial assessments, resource assessments, risk and/or issues management, etc.).
• Demonstrates good problem solving skills and critical thinking
• Ability to use a variety of media to clearly convey information and ideas to a variety of audiences

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences). 5+ years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience