Lead Mechanical Engineer, Airframe

Job Description

Lead the structural and mechanical design of major aircraft assemblies from concept through flight testing. This includes setting technical direction, managing subsystem interfaces, and mentoring other mechanical engineers.

Requirements: Requires a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 7+ years of experience in primary aircraft structures or large composite airframes. Proficiency in CAD and FEA tools, along with a strong understanding of structural mechanics and safety-critical hardware, is essential.

Key Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Structural Design, Composite Materials, Finite Element Analysis, CAD, GD&T, Aircraft Mechanisms, Design for Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Technical Leadership, Load Path Analysis, Vibration Analysis, Modal Analysis, Damage Tolerance, Flight Testing, Systems Integration

Benefits: Competitive salary, Early-stage equity, Relocation support, Employee Health Benefit Plans, 6% Retirement matching, Flexible PTO, Free lunches, Free snacks, AI tools and subscriptions