Structures Engineer

Metrea•Tampa, FL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Structures Engineer provides engineering design and certification support for structural provisions and installations for special mission equipment in general aviation, business, transport, and military-derivative aircraft. The role supports major alterations and Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) development managed by the FAA and the Peregrine ODA within Metrea Aerospace Design. The engineer translates customer requirements and aircraft survey information into buildable structural designs, develops controlled technical data packages, and coordinates with structural analysts, aircraft systems engineers, fabrication and installation teams, and certification personnel. The position also supports design reviews, certification activities, and configuration and change control. This is a full-time, exempt role based in an office setting in Tampa, Florida, with occasional domestic and international travel of less than 20%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
At least two years of relevant aircraft structural design or mechanical integration experience, including development of equipment installations or aircraft modifications.
Experience with special mission aircraft modifications, equipment racks, mounting provisions, and structural integration of mission systems.
Experience supporting major alterations or STC projects in coordination with FAA or ODA certification personnel.
Familiarity with structural substantiation documentation, aircraft certification requirements, and configuration-controlled technical data packages.
Experience and enthusiasm for working directly with aircraft fabrication, maintenance, or modification teams.
Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and engineering change processes.
Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D parts and assembly modeling and production of engineering drawings.
Working knowledge of aircraft structural design fundamentals, sheet metal and machined-part fabrication, materials, fasteners, and corrosion protection.
Ability to interpret aircraft drawings and technical data and translate survey information into accurate, buildable designs.
Ability to prepare clear engineering documentation and communicate effectively with engineers, technicians, project managers, and customers.
Ability to manage concurrent assignments, identify technical risks, and seek clarification or escalate issues when needed.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally on occasion, with a valid U.S. passport.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; U.S. citizenship is required.
Candidates will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with federal requirements.

Responsibilities

Review customer requirements, statements of work, aircraft data, and installation constraints to define structural design requirements and interfaces.
Conduct aircraft surveys; capture dimensions, attachment locations, clearances, and existing configurations; and document assumptions and missing data.
Design sheet metal parts, machined components, equipment supports, and honeycomb panel assemblies using SolidWorks, standard aviation hardware, and established aircraft design practices.
Apply structural load-path and material-selection principles, accounting for corrosion protection, vibration, weight, access, maintainability, and manufacturing and installation constraints.
Coordinate with structural analysts to establish design loads, attachment concepts, and substantiation needs, and incorporate analysis results into the design.
Develop and maintain technical data packages, including 3D models, detail and assembly drawings, installation drawings, bills of material, master data lists, and supporting reports.
Prepare Engineering Orders and installation instructions, and support fabrication and installation teams in resolving fit, interference, and drawing issues.
Coordinate structural interfaces with electrical, avionics, and other aircraft systems engineers, including bonding, grounding, thermal, and clearance requirements as applicable.
Support design reviews and certification activities; address review comments and maintain configuration, revision, and change control throughout the project.