Structures & Payloads Design Engineer 3

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking 10 Structures & Payloads Design Engineers (Level 3) for a contract opportunity in North Charleston, SC.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
5+ years of experience in engineering, including design, integration, and/or certification or equivalent combination of additional education and relevant experience.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops, integrates and documents structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design. Develops, maintains and modifies structural and interior payload system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle. Performs, integrates analytical and test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications. Manages supplier development, test and production activities and coordinates with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals. Develops new design/analysis processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort. Investigates emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements. Works under general direction. Duties may include (but are not limited to):

Engineering support and project leadership within a production system
Direct engagement working with/for aerospace suppliers or airlines
Validating/demonstrating compliance to regulatory requirements
Working with regulators
Design for manufacturing
Aircraft cargo compartment and handling system design, integration, and/or certification
Works under general direction
Assignment of final responsibility could be in any one of the following Interiors organizations listed below:
BFE Monuments
Lighting
Monuments - Lavatories & Galleys
Certification
Configuration
Production Integration - Process/Tools
Livery
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)
Strong understanding and demonstrated experience with FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA equivalent.
Experience in aerospace interiors, materials and properties, design criteria and release processes.
Experience in program or project management, leading project and/or program proposals of varying complexity (including: development and execution of schedule milestones, financial assessments, resource assessments, risk and/or issues management, etc.).
Experience leading a cross-functional team.
Demonstrates good problem solving skills and critical thinking
Ability to use a variety of media to clearly convey information and ideas to a variety of audiences
Demonstrated interest in continuous personal learning and development
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

TRAVEL
10% travel to Everett, WA.

WORK HOURS
FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 
Job Number: 218899
Job Location: North Charleston, SC
Rate: $67.96 to $87.00
Per Diem: Split
Overtime: Yes
Duration: 6 mths
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 07/16/2026
Firm Name: CHIPTON ROSS
Attention: Melody Mullins - 843-554-5800 Ext 186
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: mmullins@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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