Supernal

Supernal

Lead Engineer, Airframe Design

Irvine, CA · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$176k-$216kDetected 26 days ago
SolidWorksCATIACreoStructural AnalysisGD&TMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringCollaboration

About the role

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Requirements

  • Communicate directly with management and cross-functional leaders as required
  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a relevant engineering field is required
  • A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in airframe design
  • Experience with aircraft conceptual design and development programs and Rotorcraft design/industry
  • Experience in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  • Ability to operate independently within a narrow range of tasks with minimal supervision
  • Master's degree in a relevant field preferred

Compensation

  • $176,408 - $215,610 USD

Company info

  • The Lead Engineer, Airframe Design is responsible for guiding the strategic direction and execution of the design, build, and test prototype and production aircraft, while overseeing the development of the fundamental framework of standard processes and procedures within the subject area for conceptual, preliminary, and detail design.
  • The Lead Airframe Designer drives design for manufacturing from concept to production releases and ensures a smooth transition into production with the operations team.
  • The position collaborates with all technical development teams, including systems, interiors, flight technology, and manufacturing and supports the airframe team meeting its delivery, weight, and cost targets.
  • What you can do:
  • Guide trade studies, conceptual design layouts, and release of details and assemblies for major primary and secondary airframe structures
  • Lead development of new manufacturing technologies, engineering tools, and airframe structural designs
  • Define strategy for major integrated systems or programs
  • Coach, mentor, and develop others on the Airframe Design team on technical topics and various design methods
  • Work closely with structural analysis and test engineers to make decisions on test requirements that support element, component, and vehicle level testing
  • Make sound technical decisions and represent the design team as a subject matter expert
  • Document design configurations and decision justifications for milestone design reviews (CoDR, PDR, CDR) and safety of test/flight reviews (FRR, TRR)
  • Define the scope of supplier work and represent the company to suppliers as final technical authority
  • Review drawing packages and test plans
  • Create or update internal handbooks/manuals for best practices
  • May require up to 10% of domestic and international travel
  • Other duties as assigned
  • What you can contribute:
  • Proficient in CAD software (Catia, UG, Pro-E, Solidworks)
  • Proficient in composite structures design and fabrication
  • Proficient in design optimization and load path analysis
  • Highly collaborative and proactive communicator
  • Ability to create schedules for own tasks, prioritize, and accomplish work within time constraints
  • Ability to proactively identify problems, recommend solutions or improvements, and create and implement contingency plans
  • You may also be able to contribute:

Equal opportunity

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  • This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations.
  • If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal's receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).

Visa & Work Authorization

  • We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category
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