Sr. Structural Engineer
Work Arrangement
This is an on-site position.
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Structural Engineer specializing in aircraft structures to join our team. As a Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, analysis, and optimization of structural components for our unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and unmanned surface vehicles (USV). You will work closely with our engineering team to develop innovative solutions and enhance the performance and reliability of our products.
Essential Functions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead the structural layout, structural sizing into conceptual design and through detail design.
• Partner with manufacturing team to generate fabrication and assembly work instructions.
• Analyzing structural loads on both composite laminates, metallic structures, and plastic components using empirical methods, hand calculations, finite element analysis (FEA).
• Conduct static and dynamic structural analyses using finite element analysis (FEA) tools.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, documentation, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting flight test planning, test execution, and aircraft modifications
• Identify and implement innovative solutions to complex structural engineering challenges.
• Develop, review, and approve structural designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop structural design guides and toolsets that can be used by other engineers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Standard Essential Functions
Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Foundational knowledge of aircraft load paths and structural sizing
• Expert understanding of the theory and practical application of composite structures and their application to aircraft
• Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) toolsets such as FEMAP or NASTRAN.
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., Solidworks, NX, or CATIA).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with multiple engineering disciplines on an aggressive schedule.
• Ability to be flexible in various work scenarios to adjust priorities needed to meet evolving requirements and challenges.
• Demonstrative ability to be proactive and take initiate during day-to-day tasks
• Ability work independently, confidently making decisions to guide other towards project goals
Education/Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Master's Degree us a plus.
Experience
• 8+ years of structural engineering experience
• Proven experience in structural analysis and design, preferably in aerospace industry.
• Hands-on design and build experience.
• Rapid prototyping experience.
• Defense industry experience is a plus
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:
Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
Occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time
Occasionally required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the workday, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.
Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
About AEVEX
AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.