Composite Structures Engineer

Composite Structures Engineer - Job Description

About AdAstra:

AdAstra Talent Acquisition is a boutique firm which partners with elite aerospace, CleanTech and DefenseTech start-ups to headhunt for their most critical technical roles. This role is with a confidential client company based in Oxnard, CA.

About the Company:

Our client is building the largest UAV swarm in the world and the only Group 5 UAV swarm. This long-range, low-cost UAV is designed to endure near hotspots in Europe and Asia, keeping democracies free by making it impractical to invade & occupy free people.

Their team has years of aerospace experience from Scaled Composites, Stratolaunch, Airbus Vahana, Airflow, MIT JHO, Uber Elevate, Boeing, and Embraer X. They have previously put together billions in tech deals involving DOD and built software platforms supporting millions of users, cutting edge AI, and ultra-low latency trading.

Our client is looking for a highly motivated and experienced structures designer to join their team. As a structures designer, you will be responsible for designing and testing flight vehicles.

What you’ll do:

• Design composite and metallic aircraft components using Siemens NX, Fibersim
• Conduct feasibility studies to evaluate the practicality of proposed aircraft designs
• Perform structural analysis using hand calculations and develop FEM models
• Work with the other team leads (aero, M&P, manufacturing) to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability
• Ensure that designs meet safety, regulatory and performance standards
• Keep abreast of advancements in aircraft design and technology

What you’ve done:

• Graduated with Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. Advanced degrees are preferred
• Gained a minimum of 2 years of experience in composite structures design (aircraft, spacecraft or similar vehicle design)
• Developed a strong proficiency in CAD tools such as Siemens NX or similar
• Designed and built composite structures
• Had experience with analysis tools, Femap/Nastran/HyperX etc.
• Acquired and understanding of Aviation industry and DoD standards

What sets you apart:

• Experience working in new product development and small teams
• Appreciate being a trailblazer and solving new unsolved challenges
• Hands-on experience designing and building composite bonded structures/aircrafts (RC, experimental or certified aircrafts)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong design skills using NX & Fibersim, understanding of PLM system (Teamcenter)
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

ITAR Requirements

• Candidate must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a security clearance

AdAstra Company Description:

This position is a direct hire, permanent placement for a client of AdAstra.

AdAstra's mission is building thriving teams within elite aerospace organizations.

Our commitment is to curate and close premier talent for our partners, achieved via specialized technical screening, personalized culture assessment, and high-touch candidate engagement. We are motivated to foster boundless team satisfaction and catalyze innovation for future generations, enabling inconceivable technology from Earth, to the stars.

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