Structures Engineer - Advanced Air Vehicles

Gokenamericallc; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation structure

Support for professional growth

Culture of collaboration and improvement

Job summary

Gokenamericallc, based in Costa Mesa, California, is looking for an Engineer responsible for designing advanced structural parts for air vehicles. You will oversee the development cycle, conducting detailed design and analysis of aircraft structures to meet high performance standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, emphasizing mechanical and aerospace disciplines. A competitive compensation package is offered, reflecting the skills and experience of the candidate.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in engineering.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop primary and secondary aircraft structural parts.
• Perform finite element analysis for structural integrity.
• Design solutions that are cost-effective and manufacturable.
• Achieve targets for quality, weight, and performance.
• Provide technical support and root cause analysis.

Skills

3D designing and drawing Airframe in NX CAD

Finite Element Analysis (FEMAP)

Mechanical engineering principles

Composite materials knowledge

Design practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Specialization in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing

Tools

NX CAD

FEMAP

FiberSim

Job description

Summary

The Engineer will be responsible for designing and analyzing advanced structural parts for air vehicles. You will own the development cycle from concept to production, with detailed design and analysis of primary and secondary structures ensuring robust, high performance requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Own development of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts and assemblies (metallic and composite) from preliminary design through prototype manufacturing
• Perform complex modeling and finite element analysis at the detailed component level, major assembly level, and aircraft level (analysis simulations to include strength, buckling, damage tolerance, and delamination)
• Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create solutions that are cost effective and easy to manufacture at rate
• Establish and achieve targets for cost, investment, weight, performance, and quality
• Coordinate engineering designs and systems with purchasing, suppliers, testing team, manufacturing team, other vehicle subsystems and functions
• Provide technical support and system analysis for root cause analysis of development issues
• Coordinate, lead and participate in design reviews
• Remain up-to-date in relevant new technology and products
• Travel as required
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering plus 5 years relevant experience.
• Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.
• Experience and proficiency in 3D designing and drawing Airframe in NX CAD.
• Experience with analysis using FEMAP.
• Strong technical knowledge in core engineering principles, fundamental mechanics of composite materials, design, analysis, testing, and fabrication
• Deep understanding of load paths, design practices, and hand calculations to design robust structurally efficient assemblies
• Proven ability to design high performance structures and execute their fabrication
• Experience with composites and FiberSim is beneficial.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and tooling
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Benefits

Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Compensation

The pay range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base pay only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

California Pay Range: $60 - $68 USD

EEO Statement

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.