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Archer

Airframe Design Lead, Wing

San Jose, CA

$172K - $216K/yr

Experience with composite laminate definition in FiberSim At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. For this ...

Archer

Airframe Design Lead, Fuselage

San Jose, CA · On-site

$172K - $216K/yr

Experience with composite laminate definition in FiberSim At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. For this ...

Archer

Manager, Design Engineering Structures

San Jose, CA · On-site

$172K - $216K/yr

... Fibersim, HyperSizer, or similar) Understanding of laminate theory, failure criteria, and damage tolerance Experience with autoclave, RTM, prepreg, and other composite manufacturing processes ...

Archer

Tooling Design Engineer

Huntington Beach, CA · On-site

$114K - $142K/yr

Experience using Fibersim or Composite Workbench * Passion for aviation and eVTOLs Please note that this is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive ...

Belcan

Manufacturing Engineer

Lansing, MI

$65/hr

Creo / Windchill (Preferred) or NX / FiberSIM / TeamCenter * Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques, such as ultrasonic testing, eddy current, FPI, camera optics, X-ray and others ...

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A Fibersim Specialist spends much of their day developing and validating composite part designs using Fibersim software within leading CAD environments such as CATIA or NX. Daily tasks include creating ply definitions, running manufacturability analyses, preparing detailed engineering documentation, and collaborating closely with design engineers, manufacturing teams, and project managers. You may also review and optimize designs for cost and performance, problem-solve composite layup challenges, and support product lifecycle management initiatives. The role often involves regular collaboration and communication across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring projects stay on track and meet technical objectives.

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To thrive as a Fibersim Specialist, you need a strong foundation in composite engineering, mechanical design, and proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) tools, typically supported by a degree in engineering or a related technical discipline. Deep expertise with Siemens Fibersim software, as well as familiarity with PLM systems and CAD platforms like CATIA or NX, is crucial for modeling advanced composite structures. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities help you excel in both technical tasks and team collaboration. These competencies ensure accurate virtual prototyping, streamlined design processes, and successful integration of composite solutions in aerospace, automotive, or related industries.

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Structures Engineer Jr (Launch Vehicles)

Structures Engineer Jr (Launch Vehicles)

Firefly Aerospace

Cedar Park, TX • On-site

Other

Posted 8 days ago

Firefly Aerospace rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

23rd of 61 rated aerospace companies

Job description

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

SUMMARY

Firefly is looking for talented Mechanical or Aerospace Engineers to join our Primary Structures Team. As an entry-level Structures Responsible Engineer for Primary Structures, you will develop our state-of-the-art pressurized structures throughout the product life cycle for Launch Vehicles. You will be part of a highly skilled, dynamic team that will involve you in all aspects of analysis, design, fabrication, and testing. Excellent collaboration and communication skills, along with a can-do attitude are critical.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Formulate the comprehensive cradle to grave Road Map for your hardware - owning conceptual design, structural layout, sizing analysis, hardware production, and structural testing
  • Design and development of very large composite pressurized structures
  • Mass optimization of existing designs and requalifying designs
  • Supporting products from conceptual creation, design release, analysis, prototype, qual and production
  • Support configuration development and trade studies
  • Maintain requirements, activity schedule, budget, and status
  • Create CAD, manufacturing drawings, specifications, and other documentation
  • Perform first order strength and sizing calculations for your structure

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • B.S. degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
  • Internship(s) in a structural system design-related role
  • Strong design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software (Siemens NX / FiberSim preferable).
  • Ability to effectively work in a multi-discipline team and provide technical guidance and insight.
  • Experience with industry FEA/FEM tools like Nastran, ANSYS, FEMAP, Simcenter, etc.
  • A passion for the structures!

Desired

  • Experience taking hardware from analysis, through test, and back through analysis validation
  • Familiarity with aerospace standard structural analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, etc)
  • Working knowledge of composite manufacturing methods, material selection, testing, and characterization
  • Demonstrated experience with composite structures and manufacturing techniques

Bonus Points

  • Experience with Pressurant or Propellant tanks
  • Experience with filament wound and/or AFP structures
  • Passion for very big Pressurized Structures.

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