Structures Design Engineer

Daher•Sandpoint, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,500 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.9 billion euros in 2025. With its family ownership, Daher has been focused on innovation since its creation in 1863. With locations in 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, Daher designs and develops value-added solutions for its aeronautical and industrial customers and partners. We’re looking for a Structures Aircraft Design Engineer to join our Product Engineering team and support the type design of all Kodiak aircraft. This role spans production support, fleet sustainment, and new product development, working in compliance with 14 CFR Part 23.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related Engineering
5+ years of aerospace industry experience
Strong background in aircraft structures and certification (14 CFR Part 23)
CAD expertise (Siemens NX preferred)
Proven experience with classical structural analysis methods
Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills

Nice To Haves

FEA tools and methods
FAA/EASA delegation experience
Composite and metallic structural repairs
Aircraft manufacturing and certification support
PLM systems (Teamcenter preferred)

Responsibilities

Support aircraft production through manufacturability improvements and non‑conformance substantiation
Develop and release 3D CAD models and engineering drawings
Perform structural analysis to validate design changes and repairs
Investigate and resolve structural issues from the field
Develop customer‑driven design improvements and structural repairs
Contribute to new aircraft models and future product development
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, Certification, and Engineering teams