Aerospace Design Engineer

GAME AEROSPACE • Bentonville, AR

1d • Remote

About The Position

Game Aerospace is a growing business that designs, manufactures, and sells composite airplanes. Our hand-crafted airplanes are delivered and flown around the world. For more information about the GameBird and our company, visit our website game.aero.
As Aerospace Design Engineer II is responsible for designing general aviation components and systems and authoring certification reports, test plans, and analyses. They may work on existing type certified aircraft in production or on new aircraft in development. Using education and experience, they ensure that aircraft are designed and constructed to company, industry, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in aerospace design or manufacturing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language.
• Proficient with 3D modeling software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Ability to follow a structured design and certification process.

Nice To Haves

• Composite design and fabrication experience.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
• Knowledge of standard aviation fasteners and AN hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design components, sub-assemblies, and systems relative to general aviation aircraft. This involves generating concepts, developing designs, validating assumptions and data, creating 3D drawings, testing designs, and gaining relevant approvals.
• Create, issue, and revise certification programs, test plans, and reports.
• Issue and update compliance documents and reports.
• Collaborate with the Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) on major change approvals and provide regular status updates to Lead and Principal Engineers.
• Maintain the change register and conduct design audits with the ACO.
• Work with FAA and foreign regulators on type certificate validations.
• Using SolidWorks, create, modify, and update engineering drawings for both individual components and large, complex assemblies in accordance with company procedure manuals.
• Collaborate with the production team to improve product quality, production efficiency, and workplace safety.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision – plans that include both PPO and High-Deductible HSA options for medical.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care) to reduce out-of-pocket costs.
• 401k Plan Highlights include a 4% company match with full vesting day 1.
• Our employee assistance program also includes financial coaching, will preparation, budgeting, and many more.
• Company-paid Life Insurance and company-paid Short-Term Disability provide built-in financial protection from day one.
• Optional supplemental Life, Long-Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness plans allow you to customize your coverage as your family’s needs grow.
• Pet Insurance is also available at discounted rates.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling to support work/life balance.
• Employee Pilot Training Program to get you your pilot license — a truly unique perk in aerospace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees