Lead Structures Engineer – Special Programs
Core
Lead structural design, analysis, and substantiation for prototype electric aircraft and special programs, covering airframe structures, loads, and rapid prototyping.
Role type
Senior IC structures engineer (special programs/defense)
Builds
Prototype electric aircraft systems and special program deliverables
Domain
Aerospace / Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
airframe structures design, loads analysis, finite element analysis, hand-calc methods, technical feasibility assessment, cross-functional collaboration, technical documentation, trade studies
Preferred skills
advanced degree in engineering, experience in rapid-prototyping environments
Technologies
structural analysis tools, FEA software
Responsibilities
Lead structural design and analysis for prototype vehicles; support end-to-end rapid prototyping; set technical standards for the discipline; conduct technical feasibility assessments; produce technical documentation and trade studies; represent work in internal and government reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with significant technical ownership