Aerospace Design Engineer - Weights San Diego, California

About the role

Aerospace Design Engineer - Weights San Diego, California, United States

Main Responsibilities:

Accurately track, maintain, and drive vehicle-level weights analysis

Apply technical knowledge to the aircraft structural design and systems integration from concept through detailed design

Create, update, and maintain CAD models and drawings

Develop detailed designs of composite parts for manufacturing

Coordinate and collaborate with members of the manufacturing, systems, and analysis teams

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience as designer or in a closely related role

Experience with mass properties estimation methods

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Foundational understanding of aircraft weights and balance

Proficiency with NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks

Familiarity with FAA Part 23 and 25 requirements

Desired Experience:

Kickoff through production program experience

Rapid prototype program experience

Hands-on composite build experience

Structural testing experience