Staff Engineer Aircraft Configuration Design

You will support the conceptual and preliminary design of UAV platforms. You will conduct sizing, weight, and trade studies; develop CAD models; perform aerodynamic and structural analysis; integrate aircraft systems; support prototyping and wind-tunnel testing; document requirements and verification plans; and transition designs into production.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conceptual and preliminary UAV design
• Support aircraft sizing, weight estimation, and configuration trade studies
• Integrate mechanical, electrical, propulsion, and avionics systems
• Develop and refine 3D CAD models
• Perform aerodynamic and structural analysis
• Participate in design reviews, trade studies, and prototype development
• Support rapid prototyping and wind-tunnel testing
• Assist with requirements, documentation, and verification planning
• Ensure manufacturing feasibility and compliance with mission and aerospace standards
• Transition designs to prototype and production

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• 5 years of experience in aircraft design, configuration layout, or airframe integration
• Proficiency with NX, SolidWorks, or similar CAD modeling tools
• Understanding of aircraft aerodynamics, structures, and propulsion integration
• Ability to perform basic FEA, CFD, or weight and balance assessments
• Active Secret clearance

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity