JOB TITLE: Engineering Airframe Lead
LOCATION: Mojave, CA
SALARY: $157,000-237,300/year

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Work Schedule: Hybrid schedule available for highly qualified candidates (75 80% onsite / approximately 4 days per week onsite)

Travel Requirement: Less than 5% travel, as needed

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits:

9/80 work schedule

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

Paid maternity and parental leave

401(k) company match up to $11,500

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Lead a diverse team of mechanical and manufacturing engineers

Lead structural development of hypersonic flight vehicles, including trade studies and structural layouts

Serve as the technical authority for the structures subsystem and make final technical decisions

Lead successful execution of structural design reviews to advance programs through manufacturing and flight testing

Establish and guide the structural systems engineering approach, including:

Structural requirements creation and disposition

Mass properties management

Configuration management of models

Review and approval of documents, reports, and analyses

Engineering standards and best practices for the structures team

Technical risk assessments and approval/waiver of ground testing

Collaborate closely with Program Responsible Engineers and the Chief Engineer to ensure successful program execution

Provide regular program updates and technical communication to the Chief Engineer

Travel as required to support program objectives

Demonstrate integrity, accountability, and commitment to program success

Requirements:

Staff-level ($157,000-$206,000): Bachelor s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Principal Level ($181,000-$237,300): Bachelor s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 20 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

Mechanical design

Structural design and analysis

Mechanical systems

Structural-thermal analysis

Aircraft systems and operations

Launch vehicle integration

Significant experience in the rapid development of prototype or experimental flight vehicles, including full lifecycle involvement on at least one program

Significant experience serving as a design engineering lead and/or analyst on a structures team

Experience with metallic structures design, analysis, and manufacturing

Aerospace leadership experience, including coordination with subcontractors and external partners

Experience with risk management

Ability to thrive in small engineering teams with cross-functional responsibilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

3D CAD experience (Siemens NX and Teamcenter preferred)

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Configuration management tools such as JIRA, Git, JAMA, or similar systems

Ability to prioritize work, adapt quickly, and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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