Structural Design Engineer
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Structures Design Engineer to join our R&D team, responsible for end-to-end structural design of airborne and ground systems.
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Responsibilities
- Design primary and secondary structures including airframes, panels, mounts, ribs, brackets, and ground/test support equipment
- Develop structural concepts from first principles, balancing performance requirements with weight targets and manufacturing constraints
- Select appropriate materials and structural configurations — metallic and composite — based on load cases, environmental conditions, and weight
- Optimize structures for strength, stiffness, fatigue life, and mass efficiency across the full design envelope
- Define and manage structural interfaces with adjacent subsystems (propulsion, avionics, payload, landing gear, etc.)
- Ensure structures are sized and validated to withstand all operational load cases, including static loads, dynamic loads, launch loads, landing/impact loads, and vibration environments
- Perform hand calculations and FEA to confirm structural margins across the design envelope
- Identify structural risks early in the design cycle and drive resolution through analysis, design iteration, or test
- Define layup sequences, and production concepts in collaboration with manufacturing
- Support hands on prototype assembly, providing on vehicle integration guidance and resolving fit/form issues in real time
- Produce clear, accurate, manufacturing ready part and assembly drawings in line with engineering drawing standards
- Develop validation and test plans to verify that integrated assemblies meet design requirements
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands on experience in structural design and analysis within aerospace, automotive, or a high performance engineering environment
- Proven track record of taking structures from concept through to manufactured, tested hardware
- Demonstrated experience designing with composite materials — not just analysis, but design for manufacture
- Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (Preferred) / CATIA / Siemens NX (3D modelling, surfacing, assemblies, and drawing)
- Competent in producing 2D production drawings to industry standards (GD&T, ASME/ISO)
- Hands on experience with FEA tools (SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS, Nastran, or equivalent) for static, dynamic, and modal analysis
- Strong working knowledge of composites materials
- Solid understanding of metallic structural design
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, or a closely related discipline
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Role Overview
- We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Structures Design Engineer to join our R&D team.
- You will be responsible for the end to end structural design of airborne and ground systems — from early concept through to production ready product.
- You will work at the intersection of structural analysis, materials engineering, and manufacturing, ensuring that every structural element is optimized for strength, weight, durability, and producibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Design primary and secondary structures including airframes, panels, mounts, ribs, brackets, and ground/test support equipment
- Develop structural concepts from first principles, balancing performance requirements with weight targets and manufacturing constraints
- Select appropriate materials and structural configurations — metallic and composite — based on load cases, environmental conditions, and weight
- Optimize structures for strength, stiffness, fatigue life, and mass efficiency across the full design envelope
- Define and manage structural interfaces with adjacent subsystems (propulsion, avionics, payload, landing gear, etc.)
- Ensure structures are sized and validated to withstand all operational load cases, including static loads, dynamic loads, launch loads, landing/impact loads, and vibration environments
- Perform hand calculations and FEA to confirm structural margins across the design envelope
- Identify structural risks early in the design cycle and drive resolution through analysis, design iteration, or test
- Define layup sequences, and production concepts in collaboration with manufacturing
- Apply knowledge of composite manufacturing processes (wet layup, prepreg, resin infusion) to ensure designs are producible at prototype and series scale
- Support hands on prototype assembly, providing on vehicle integration guidance and resolving fit/form issues in real time
- Produce clear, accurate, manufacturing ready part and assembly drawings in line with engineering drawing standards
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of hands on experience in structural design and analysis within aerospace, automotive, or a high performance engineering environment
- Proven track record of taking structures from concept through to manufactured, tested hardware
- Demonstrated experience designing with composite materials — not just analysis, but design for manufacture
- Experience working within multi disciplinary teams and managing competing design constraints across subsystems
- Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (Preferred) / CATIA / Siemens NX (3D modelling, surfacing, assemblies, and drawing)
- Competent in producing 2D production drawings to industry standards (GD&T, ASME/ISO)
- Hands on experience with FEA tools (SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS, Nastran, or equivalent) for static, dynamic, and modal analysis
- Strong working knowledge of composites materials
- Solid understanding of metallic structural design
- Familiarity with PDM/PLM systems for data management
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, or a closely related discipline
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