Structural and Payload Design Engineer, Senior Level
Core
Design, develop, and maintain mechanical and structural systems for direct attack programs (JDAM, SDB, MOP) on military aircraft and ground-based platforms.
Role type
Senior IC structural and payload design engineer
Builds
Mechanical and structural components, tooling concepts, and integrated assembly designs for defense systems
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Structural Mechanics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
3-D CAD (NX), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), system integration, supplier management, design validation, tooling design
Preferred skills
System architecture, Model-Based Engineering (MBE), military aircraft structures, verification and validation
Technologies
NX, 3-D Computer-Aided Design tools
Responsibilities
Develop and modify structural and payload system designs; validate and verify systems meet specifications; manage supplier development and test activities; develop new design analysis processes; collaborate on cross-functional interface definitions; support fabrication and integration at suppliers and in-house facilities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC