Airframe Design Engineer

Actalent•Torrance, CA

34d•$48 - $90•Onsite

About The Position

The Design Engineer - Airframe is a vital part of the engineering team, responsible for the design, development, and verification of helicopter airframe structures that meet safety, weight, and cost objectives.

Requirements

Direct experience designing metallic aircraft primary structures.
Proficiency in CAD software; Solidworks preferred, CATIA acceptable.
Strong understanding of aircraft design loads and GD&T.
2-6 years of relevant experience in 1-3 different roles.
Projects/hobbies that involve something mechanical or tinkering related (demonstrating a passion for hands-on skills as well as self-starting)
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience.
Due to ITAR requirements, must be a Green Card Holder or US Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) and modeling with a focus on design for manufacturing.
Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Strong understanding of aircraft certification requirements.
Proven self-starter with strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent academic record and effective communication skills.
Team-oriented with a positive attitude.
Experience with engineering.
Strong understanding of aircraft design principles, structures, loads, and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, integrate, and verify airframe structures through the product development cycle.
Conduct preliminary analysis of loads and stress to inform design decisions.
Create detail, assembly, and installation design definitions using CAD software.
Oversee the development and manufacturing of prototype articles.
Develop requirements, specifications, and processes.
Identify, plan, and conduct tests for components, assemblies, and aircraft in various environments including laboratory, ground, and flight tests.
Interface with other engineers to determine the operating environment for design elements and resolve issues found during development and certification.
Validate that designs meet customer expectations, design objectives, and regulatory requirements.
Interface with suppliers to identify solutions to design problems and establish requirements.
Report project status and propose processes and tools to improve work effectiveness, quality, and efficiency.