Struct & Payload Design Engr 4

Apex Systems; North Charleston (SC); On-site; AUD 128,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Structures and Payload Design Engineer for a contract-to-hire opportunity in Charleston. The Payloads team handles the interior airplane environment, including stow bins, crew areas, cargo compartments, and related systems.

The role spans the product lifecycle from configuration support to certification. Responsibilities include drafting system requirements, designing with 3-D CAD, supporting production interiors, and leading tests to verify performance while

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Structural, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil engineering is required.
• Minimum 9 years of engineering experience in design, integration, or certification; Master’s may substitute for 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document structural and interior payload system requirements.
• Design structural and interior payload components with 3-D CAD.
• Support production system fabrication and interiors.
• Lead tests to validate and verify system compliance.
• Manage supplier development, testing and production activities.
• Collaborate with project teams to implement engineering solutions.
• Explore new technologies for future product concepts.

Skills

Structural design

3-D CAD tools

Systems integration

Test planning

Supplier management

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural/Mechanical/Aerospace/Civil engineering

Tools

3-D CAD tools

Job description

Job#: 3053645

Job Description

Role: Struct & Payload Design Engr 4

Location: North Charleston, South Carolina (Onsite)

Role Overview

Our organization is seeking a Structures and Payload Design Engineer for a contract-to-hire opportunity. The Payloads organization is responsible for the interior of the airplane, including stow bins, crew areas, cargo compartments, and associated systems. This role operates in a dynamic environment and involves work that spans the product lifecycle, from supporting customer configuration and supplier engagement to validating design requirements and supporting the product through production and certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and document structural and interior payload system requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and modify structural and interior payload system and component designs using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools.
• Support production system fabrication and the structural and mechanical aspects of aircraft interiors.
• Lead performance, integration, and analysis of tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements.
• Manage supplier development, test, and production activities to optimize design and achieve program goals.
• Engage with project engineering, production engineering, program teams, and management to define and implement engineering solutions.
• Investigate emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor of Science degree in Structural, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil engineering is required. Technology degrees are not accepted.

Experience: A minimum of 9 years of experience in an engineering field is required, including design, integration, or certification. A relevant Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a demanding production system.
• Understanding of FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA equivalent.
• Experience in aerospace interiors, materials and properties, and design criteria and release processes.
• Experience in program or project management, including development and execution of schedule milestones, financial assessments, and risk management.
• Experience leading a cross-functional team.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and critical thinking.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.