Structures Design Engineer at Executive Recruiting Group

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Structural Design, Structural Analysis, Composite Materials, Metallic Materials, CAD Modeling, FEA, Hand Calculations, Trade Studies, Cross-functional Collaboration, Design Reviews, Manufacturing Support, Testing Activities, Configuration Control, Aerospace Structures, Problem-Solving, Initiative

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

We are seeking a Structures Design Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in structural design principles and a passion for solving challenging aerospace problems. You’re eager to apply your engineering education and early career experience to real aircraft hardware, while learning from experienced engineers across disciplines. You’ll play a key role in helping to design, analyze, and test advanced aerospace structures that directly contribute to the performance and safety of our vehicles. Duties: *Contribute to the design and analysis of composite and metallic structures for high-performance aircraft *Support structural layout and configuration development with guidance from senior engineers *Perform CAD modeling, drawings, and basic structural analysis (hand calcs and FEA) *Assist with trade studies balancing performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability *Collaborate with cross-functional teams (aero, propulsion, manufacturing, test) to define and support structural requirements *Participate in design reviews, manufacturing support, and testing activities *Document work clearly and maintain configuration control of designs and modelsLearn from senior engineers and steadily grow technical depth and autonomy *Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field *3-10 years of experience in structural design and analysis *Familiarity with composite and metallic materials, structural design principles, and manufacturing processes *Hands-on proficiency in CAD (e.g. NX, SolidWorks, or similar) *Exposure to structural analysis methods (hand calculations, FEA tools such as Nastran, Abaqus, or Ansys) *Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to take initiative *Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment *Enthusiasm for learning, building, and contributing to innovative aerospace vehicles

Responsibilities

The role involves contributing to the design and analysis of advanced composite and metallic aerospace structures, including performing CAD modeling, drawings, and basic structural analysis. Key duties also include assisting with trade studies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and support structural requirements.