Sr. Manager, Aerostructures Design, X-BAT (R5633)
Core
Lead the aerostructures design organization for the X-BAT autonomous aircraft program, driving development of lightweight, manufacturable, survivable aircraft structures optimized for autonomous combat operations.
Role type
Senior Manager, Aerospace Structural Engineering
Builds
X-BAT autonomous airframe structures (composite and metallic)
Domain
Defense aerospace, autonomous systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
aircraft primary structures design, composites engineering, metallic design, structural analysis, fatigue analysis, durability analysis, structural substantiation, configuration management, team leadership, program lifecycle management, root-cause analysis, executive presentation
Preferred skills
autonomous aircraft design, tactical aviation, unmanned systems, composite airframe manufacturing, low observable design, military airworthiness standards, prototype-to-production transition
Technologies
composite materials, metallic alloys, structural analysis tools
Responsibilities
Lead the aerostructures design organization for the X-BAT program; Drive development of lightweight, manufacturable, survivable aircraft structures; Partner with flight sciences, propulsion, avionics, and autonomy teams; Establish engineering processes and design standards; Oversee development and validation of composite and metallic airframe structures; Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams; Support transition to scalable production environments; Drive root-cause analysis for structural and flight-test findings; Present technical reviews and strategic recommendations to leadership.