Structural & Payload Design Engineer 4 - 100% ONSITE

Description:
Expected OT: Yes, can expect OT weekly

**Candidate MUST have experience with CPD or Fibersim**

Senior Design Engineer - Airframe, you will be responsible for providing conceptual and detail designs of primary and secondary structural aircraft components. You will work with and coordinate with a team of engineers within an assigned project on uncrewed aerial vehicles, modification of existing aircraft structures, and design-to-build activities for commercial and military aircraft. You will work with composite and metallic primary and secondary structures, mechanical system components, and electrical/avionics systems component installations.

Job Qualifications:
• Strong technical background in aerospace manufacturing and assembly of metallic and composite components
• Experience with manufacturing Liasson / Shop support
o Not handling shop tools
• Proficiency in composite part detail processes, including composites stacking sequence, lamination theory, honeycomb core, bonded assemblies, and post-cure machining operations
• Familiarity with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and tolerance analysis capabilities
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.41 methods for Model Based Definition using CATIA V5 FTA
• Experience with CATIA V5 CPD and/or FiberSIM for composite part design
• Ability to create and maintain parametric product geometry models

Responsibilities:
• Produce airframe structural configuration layouts and detail designs
• Create and maintain CAD solid models and drawings that meet all requirements
• Review and check product structure and BOMs to ensure component integrity
• Conduct design reviews and collaborate with other departments
• Prepare presentations for program reviews

Minimum Requirements:
• Must be a US Citizen, Green Card Holder, or Permanent Resident
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering preferred
• Minimum of 10 years' work experience in the aerospace industry
• Proficiency in CATIA V5, with a focus on Generative Surface Design, Part Design, and Assembly
• Familiarity with industry standards for aerospace composite components
• Experience with product data management systems such as Smarteam or Enovia LCA/PDM
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written
• Strong interpersonal skills



The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE) 
 
Job Number: 67193-1
Job Location: Manassas, VA
Rate: $80/Hr.
Per Diem: Yes
Overtime: Yes
Duration: 6+ Months - Possibly Longer
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 10/21/2025
Firm Name: STRUCTURES COMPANY LLC
Attention: Debbie Aubert
Address: P O BOX 2278
City, State: SEAL BEACH, CA 90740
Phone: 714/823-3000
Email: Debbieaubert@thestructurescompany.com
Website: www.thestructurescompany.com
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