Air Vehicle Design Engineer
Core
Develop overall design of next-generation unmanned aircraft and missile systems from initial concept through detailed CAD definition.
Role type
Air Vehicle Design Engineer
Builds
Unmanned aircraft and missile systems
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Conceptual vehicle sizing, CAD modeling (NX, CATIA, Creo), multidisciplinary design tradeoffs, aircraft/missile geometry understanding, engineering drawing production
Preferred skills
Conceptual aircraft/missile design methodologies, high-speed/high-altitude UAS development, low-observable (LO) design principles, Class A surfacing, parametric CAD, flight-test experience
Technologies
NX, CATIA, Creo
Responsibilities
Develop vehicle configurations from mission requirements, perform first-order sizing and layout studies, create detailed CAD models including OML and internal packaging, evaluate design trades for aerodynamics and weight, collaborate with aerodynamics and propulsion teams, produce engineering drawings for prototype fabrication, present design trade studies to leadership
Seniority
Entry Level or Senior (5+ years)