Design Engineer - Airframe

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and verify airframe structures through the product development cycle
• Conduct preliminary analysis of loads and stress to inform design decisions
• Create detail, assembly, and installation design definitions using CAD software
• Oversee the development and manufacturing of prototype articles
• Develop requirements, specifications, and processes
• Identify, plan, and conduct tests for components, assemblies and aircraft in the laboratory, ground, and flight test environment as necessary
• Include test planning, conformity, instrumentation, test conduct, data analysis, and issue resolution
• Interface with other engineers to determine the operating environment for design elements and resolve issues found during development and certification
• Validate that designs meet customer expectations, design objectives, and the requirements of 14 CFR Part 27
• Interface with suppliers to identify solutions to design problems, establish requirements, and ensure requirements are satisfied
• Report project status, schedules, and risks
• Develop processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of the work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering or a related engineering field or equivalent work experience
• Direct experience designing metallic aircraft primary structures
• Direct experience with computer aided design and modeling with a focus on design for manufacturing and the application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Strong understanding of aircraft certification requirements
• Strong understanding of aircraft design principles, structures, loads, and mechanical systems
• Must be a proven self-starter requiring minimal supervision, with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent academic record
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and work well with others

Benefits

• Comprehensive group health plans including medical EPO, PPO and High Deductible Health Plans with Health Savings Account, dental, vision and other supplemental plans which begin on the day you begin employment with RHC
• Supplemental Plans include Voluntary Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance
• A competitive 401k Plan

Pay

Competitive compensation package

Schedule

Full-time position