Structure Design Engineer

This is a general application for structures and composite design engineers.

We hire across the full structures lifecycle, including:

• Composite primary structure design (wing, fuselage, empennage)

• Composite secondary structure and fairings

• Metallic structure design (fittings, frames, machined parts)

• Structural joints, bonded assemblies, and attachments

• Laminate design and ply definition

• Tooling and producibility collaboration with manufacturing

• Structural repair and sustainment design

We may not have an active opening that matches your exact background today.

When we do, we will reach out.

Strong candidates are reviewed by our engineering leadership on a rolling basis.

What you might work on

• Own the design of major composite airframe structure from concept through first flight

• Define laminates, ply drops, and core layouts that balance weight, strength, and producibility

• Design bonded and bolted joints for primary structure

• Work side by side with stress analysts to close margins and iterate quickly

• Partner with composites manufacturing on layup, cure, and assembly methods

• Release engineering drawings and models that shops can actually build from

• Support structural test campaigns and incorporate findings back into the design

What we look for

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related engineering field

• 3+ years designing composite or metallic structure for aircraft, spacecraft, or other high-performance vehicles

• Working knowledge of composite materials, layup methods, and failure modes

• Proficiency in CAD (NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks) and solid GD&T fundamentals

• Hands-on mindset. You have walked the shop floor and changed your design because of what you saw there

• Bias toward speed. You release, build, test, and iterate

• Ability to work onsite in Oxnard, CA

Nice to have

• Experience designing composite primary structure on a certified or flight-tested aircraft

• Familiarity with prepreg, infusion, or out-of-autoclave processes

• Experience with FEA tools (Nastran, Abaqus, HyperMesh) or close collaboration with stress teams