Structures Engineer Hypersonic Air Vehicles for Fastwater Staffing

HIKINEX; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HIKINEX in Costa Mesa, California, is seeking an Aerospace Engineer to develop new aircraft products and structural parts. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and over 5 years of industry experience. Responsibilities include complex modeling and finite element analysis of aircraft components. Strong technical knowledge, time management, and communication skills are essential. Experience with Siemens NX and the ability to maintain US DoD Secret Clearance are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace or related industry.
• Self-directed, results oriented, and capable of working in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD Secret Clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Develop new aircraft products using first principle methods.
• Own development of aircraft structural parts from design through prototype manufacturing.
• Perform complex modeling and finite element analysis.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge in core engineering principles

Excellent time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

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.)