Structures Design Engineer- Staff/Senior

Position Overview

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is seeking a Structures Design Engineer- Staff/Senior to contribute to the design, build, and fly of advanced aircraft and enabling technologies. This role involves technical leadership, design and development, project execution, cross-functional collaboration, and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical authority, lead design teams, and mentor junior engineers.
• Design and Development: Create and maintain CAD models, develop detailed designs, and ensure compliance with structural integrity, weight, and cost targets.
• Project Execution: Own project execution, coordinate with various teams, and track progress towards program milestones.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with manufacturing, tooling, and quality control teams, prepare technical presentations, and mentor junior designers.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance (US Citizenship required).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Competence with CAD software, particularly CATIA V5.
• Knowledge of industry standards for composite component design, manufacturing, repair, and assembly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Requirements

• Expertise in CATIA V5 modules, including Generative Surface Design, Part Design, and Assembly.
• Advanced knowledge of composite material structures.
• Familiarity with prototype and rate production, including manufacturing tooling design.
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge of Model-Based Definition (MBD) methods.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work on-site on a weekly basis at Aurora Flight Sciences’ Manassas, VA or Cambridge, MA locations.

Benefits

Aurora Flight Sciences offers a competitive salary range, typically between $92,000.00 and $199,000.00 annually, with a maximum range of $112,000.00 to $164,000.00. Additional benefits include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time off.

Aurora Flight Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We strive to provide a Total Rewards package that attracts, engages, and retains top talent.