Aerospace Design Engineer - Weights

Natilus•San Diego, CA

23h

About The Position

Natilus is building the next generation of aviation through the development of blended-wing-body aircraft, delivering a step-change in overall efficiency. Our growing family of aircraft is designed to make air travel more sustainable while fundamentally improving the economics of commercial flight and the operational effectiveness of defense logistics. By combining advanced aerodynamics with innovative design, Natilus aircraft achieve exceptional fuel efficiency, increased payload capacity, and seamless compatibility with existing airport infrastructure. With hundreds of aircraft valued in the billions of dollars already on order, we are redefining how aircraft are designed, built, and operated, representing a meaningful evolution in modern aviation Work Summary: Natilus is seeking a Design Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for the CAD-based design and development of aircraft structures and systems throughout the design lifecycle as well as leading and maintaining overall vehicle weights analysis. The engineer creates and maintains vehicle level weights analysis while supporting integration across structures, systems, and manufacturing. Working closely with cross-functional teams, this role contributes from conceptual design through detailed design, build, and iteration to support the successful development of the aircraft

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience as designer or in a closely related role
Experience with mass properties estimation methods
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Foundational understanding of aircraft weights and balance
Proficiency with NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks
Familiarity with FAA Part 23 and 25 requirements

Nice To Haves

Kickoff through production program experience
Rapid prototype program experience
Hands-on composite build experience
Structural testing experience

Responsibilities

Accurately track, maintain, and drive vehicle-level weights analysis
Apply technical knowledge to the aircraft structural design and systems integration from concept through detailed design
Create, update, and maintain CAD models and drawings
Develop detailed designs of composite parts for manufacturing
Coordinate and collaborate with members of the manufacturing, systems, and analysis teams