Sr. Composite Design Engineer - DIRECT POSITION - 100% ONSITE

Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Sr. Composite Design Engineer will be responsible for leading complex design efforts, driving structural optimization, and ensuring designs are manufacturable, certifiable, and aligned with program requirements. The Sr. Composite Design Engineer will serve as a key technical contributor, collaborating cross-functionally to bring high-performance composite components from concept through production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead the design and development of composite structures and components, ensuring compliance with aerospace performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability requirements.
• Create and review 3D models, detailed drawings, and engineering release packages using CAD software (e.g., CATIA, NX, SolidWorks).
• Develop laminate schedules, ply books, and composite stack-ups aligned with structural load cases and manufacturing constraints.
• Perform structural analysis in collaboration with stress engineering to validate strength, stiffness, fatigue, and damage tolerance requirements.
• Interface closely with manufacturing, tooling, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and smooth transition into production.
• Support prototype builds, first article inspections (FAI), and production ramp activities, resolving technical issues as they arise.
• Participate in material selection, process selection (autoclave, OOA, RTM, etc.), and design trade studies.
• Generate and maintain engineering documentation including specifications, reports, change notices, and configuration management records.
• Support customer technical reviews, design audits, and certification activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in composite design standards, modeling practices, and engineering processes.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
• Extensive experience in composite structural design within the aerospace industry.
• Strong proficiency in CAD modeling, FEA, and drafting tools (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
• Deep understanding of composite materials, laminate theory, ply orientation strategy, and aerospace structural requirements.
• Familiarity with aerospace regulatory standards and quality systems (e.g., AS9100).
• Experience working closely with manufacturing teams in a production environment.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

Experience: 10+ years in a similar role.
• Project management experience preferred.
 Preferred specific composites and aerospace industry experience.
 
Job Number: JPC 17547
Job Location: Santa Ana, CA
Rate: $150-$175K
Duration: DIRECT POSITION
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 09/10/2026
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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