Structures Design Engineer
Rise above. Are you ready to take human possibility to a new dimension with us?
Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that’s developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today’s air transportation system.
The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!
Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.
What we do:
The Structural Design Engineer is responsible for working multi-functionally to provide conceptual, preliminary, detail, assembly, and installation design. This position requires a highly skilled professional with experience in aviation structures design. You will be on the ground floor helping to design and build prototype and production aircraft. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented with experience in drafting practices and 3D CAD solid modeling.
What you can do:
- Translate preliminary and detail requirements into design layouts and fully realized engineering solutions
- Perform airframe design studies, conceptual design layouts, and release details and assemblies for primary and secondary structure
- Create 3D models of detail parts and assemblies for prototype and production aircraft
- Work design solutions from concept through to engineering release
- Research new materials application and processes
- Assist in developing standard methodologies for airframe design
- Ensure all systems interface requirements are met
- Work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment with all levels of the R&D team
- Other duties as assigned
What you can contribute:
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing engineering or another related field required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in airframe design
- Experience with conceptual aircraft development
- Experience in airframe design, liaison, and manufacturing
- Experience in composites structures design and fabrication
- Experience using CAD software (Catia, UG, Pro-E, Solidworks)
- Experience with Additive Manufacturing
- Experience with 3D Printing
- Expertise in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Experience with prototyping and production
- Preferred experience with FAA certification process
- Experience with Rotorcraft design/industry
You may also be able to contribute:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
- Self-motivated and forward-thinking
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite
Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation.
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Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aero
This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).