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Airframe Structures Engineer, Systems Integration

Description:

PDS Tech is actively Looking for an Aircraft Airframe Structures Design Engineer for our eVToL client in Northern California
Catia v5/v6 - Design of composite/metallic brackets to integrate equipment and other aircraft systems
Must have 5+ yrs. composite and metallic component/structural design and analysis

Contract with potential for Contract to Hire

Education:

B.S. in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a relevant discipline Required
M.S./Ph.D. in relevant discipline Preferred

Overview
Our client is seeking a passionate individual with extensive composite experience to join their structures engineering team. In this role you will be responsible for the development & detailed design of structural airframe components. As an experienced engineer, you will also be responsible for providing guidance, technical knowledge, and strategic insight to fellow team members.

Being a part of the airframe structures team, you will be deeply involved in everything from preliminary concept work to actual production. For this role, you will have a strong understanding of CAD design, and the ability to do hand calculations and create detailed models. Further, you will work closely with many disciplines, including our structural analysis, manufacturing, and integration teams.

Responsibilities

Expert understanding of static and structural hand-calculations
Design of composite/metallic brackets to integrate equipment and other aircraft systems
Perform initial layout and sizing
Fastener sizing, bond area sizing, riveting
Composite <-> metallic material compatibility, galvanic corrosion
Detailed drawing creation, GD&T
Background in composite ply definition desired
Experience with a variety of materials and comfort with relative mechanical properties across material families
Experience utilizing multiple manufacturing processes, such as subtractive, additive, carbon fiber composite lay-up, and injection molding
Direct communication with vendors and technicians in manufacturing
Provide guidance to junior engineers
Consult frequently with team leads

Required

5+ years of working experience in relevant industry
B.S. in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a relevant discipline
Experience with composite and metallic component/structural design and analysis
Experience integrating systems in aircraft
Excellent problem solving and communication skills
Proficiency in composite structures design
Proficiency in CAD
Able to relocate permanently
US Citizen; Green Card; Visa candidates

Desired

M.S./Ph.D. in relevant discipline
8+ years of working experience in relevant industry
Experience with Dassault Systemes/Catia CAD, specifically using the Composite Design Module
Experience in composites manufacturing
Experience with finite element tools (Abaqus)
Aircraft homebuilding or rapid prototyping experience is a plus

Job Number: 2210159603
Job Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Duration: 6 months
Input Date: 11/07/2022
Last Updated: 03/30/2023

Firm Name: PDS TECH COMMERCIAL, INC
Attention: Nina Thomas
Address: 3130 S HARBOR BLVD STE 100
City, State: SANTA ANA, CA 92704
Phone: 214/647-9600
800 Phone: 800/270-4737
Email: nthomas@pdstech.com
Website: https://pdsjobs.force.com/candidates/job_detail?id=a1i1T000003YinCQAS&URLSource=cjhunter

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