Structures Engineer Hypersonic Air Vehicles Fastwater Staffing

HIKINEX; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HIKINEX is seeking an experienced aerospace structural engineer to develop new aircraft products, owning primary and secondary structures from concept to prototype. You will perform FEM analyses at multiple levels and apply manufacturing-friendly design decisions to optimize weight and cost.

The role requires 5+ years in aerospace, deep knowledge of composites, and the ability to work across disciplines while supporting onsite manufacturing and integration activities.

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Eng or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in aerospace or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of core engineering principles and composite materials.
• Understanding of load paths and robust structural design.
• Proven ability to design high-performance structures and fabrication.
• Self-directed, results oriented in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD Secret Clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Develop new aircraft products using first principles and design tools.
• Own structural parts from design through prototype manufacture.
• Perform complex modeling and FEM at component, assembly, and aircraft levels.
• Apply DFM concepts for cost-effective manufacturing.
• Conduct trade studies to optimize weight, performance, cost, and schedule.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment to meet goals.
• Coordinate with mechanical, aerodynamics, manufacturing, and project teams.
• Provide onsite engineering support at manufacturing and integration sites.

Skills

Aerospace Eng

5+ years exp

Composite Materials

DFM

FEM Analysis

Strength Analysis

Design for Manufacturing

Education

BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Eng

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Utilize first principle methods and design tools to develop new aircraft products
• 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
• Conduct trade studies and perform design and analysis research of complex engineering concepts to determine an optimal solution for weight, performance, manufacturability, cost, and/or schedule
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment to solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on schedule and cost objectives
• Coordinate work with mechanical systems, systems integration, aerodynamics, manufacturing, project engineering, and other team members
• Onsite engineering support at manufacturing and integration sites

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace or related industry
• 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
• Self-directed, results oriented, and capable of working in a dynamic environment
• Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD Secret Clearance or higher

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with clean sheet aircraft configuration
• Experience with high temperature materials
• Experience with thermal gradient structural analysis
• Siemens NX proficiency
• Experience with fast paced prototype design and manufacture of uncrewed aircraft
• Experience with high temperature materials selection
• Prior experience working in high speed programs
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing
• Practical aircraft knowledge (pilots license, A&P, etc.)