Senior Structures Engineer

Salary Range: 150000 to 185000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

What You Will Do as a Senior Structures Engineer (Responsibilities):

• Structural Design and Analysis:
• Lead the structural design and analysis of hypersonic aircraft components, including fuselage, wings, and control surfaces.
• Utilize CAD software, Hand Calculations, and simulation tools to develop and evaluate designs.
• Perform analysis to ensure structural integrity under extreme operational conditions.


• Material Selection and Testing:
• Design and execute qualification testing to ensure reliability of operation in demanding environments.
• Select appropriate materials for high-temperature and high-stress environments.
• Develop and oversee testing protocols for material performance and structural validation.


• Project Leadership:
• Lead cross-functional teams in the development of structural solutions.
• Mentor engineering team-members and provide technical guidance to the team.


• Innovation and Development:
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in materials science and aerospace engineering.
• Contribute to the development of proprietary technologies and innovative structural solutions.


• Collaboration and Communication:
• Collaborate with aerodynamics, propulsion, and systems engineering teams to optimize overall vehicle performance.
• Communicate complex technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Risk Assessment and Management:
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with structural designs.
• Develop contingency plans and perform failure mode analyses.

About You (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in structural engineering, preferably in the aerospace or defense industries.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks) and FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus).
• Working experience with structural testing and validation.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience with aircraft or rockets (preferred).
• Knowledge of aerospace standards and certification processes (e.g., MIL-STD, FAA regulations) (preferred).
• Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (preferred).