At Heart Aerospace, we’re shaping the future of sustainable aviation with the ES-30 — a regional hybrid-electric airplane built to carry 30 passengers with a 200 km all-electric, zero-emission range and an extended 400 km hybrid range . Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade.Your MissionAs a Mechanical Design Engineer, Structures &amp; Airframe, you’ll own the hardware product lifecycle from concept to production  — driving the design, analysis, manufacturing support, and validation of our primary structural components while focusing on designing the fuselage, wings, and empennage in-house, blending advanced composite materials with aluminum substructures for strength and efficiency. This role is ideal for a self-driven, adaptable engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and loves turning bold ideas into certified reality. We are targeting 2 hired for the role.Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Lead the design of aircraft structures (fuselage, wings, empennage) from concept to production</li><li>Develop innovative solutions optimizing weight, cost, and performance</li><li>Create &amp; release NX/Team center designs, drawings, and documentation</li><li>Define structural requirements, specs, and test plans (DVP&amp;R) with minimal guidance</li><li>Analyze load cases, materials, and test data to ensure reliability</li><li>Resolve complex structural issues with robust, production-ready designs</li><li>Perform FEA and hand calculations for static, dynamic, and fatigue analyses</li><li>Lead and interpret structural testing with clear data reporting</li><li>Support manufacturing process development and collaborate with shop floor teams</li><li>Contribute to best practices for structural design and analysis</li></ul> You'll Bring These Qualifications For Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Structures &amp; Airframe:<ul><li>Sr/Staff Level - 5-8 years professional experience in the design of primary structure for vehicles</li><li>Managing projects with a high-level over-view and attention to design mechanical processes(implementing documentation, critical thinking, project leadership etc.)</li><li>Expertise in Siemens NX or equivalent CAD tools (CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks)</li><li>Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals, structural mechanics, and first principles</li><li>Deep understanding of composites (CFRP, fiberglass) and metallic materials</li><li>Proficiency in GD&amp;T, manufacturing fundamentals, and DFMEA</li><li>Excellent communication skills (English, written &amp; verbal)</li><li>Proven ability to lead technical efforts and collaborate cross-functionally</li><li>Passion for aircraft design and commitment to Heart’s sustainability mission</li><li>Strong understanding of mechanical manufacturing fundamentals,</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.</li><li>Passion for aircraft and Heart’s mission.</li></ul> You'll Bring These Qualifications For Mechanical Design Engineer, Structures &amp; Airframe:<ul><li>Jr - Mid Level - 2-5 years professional experience in design of primary structure for vehicles.</li><li>Expertise in Siemens NX or equivalent CAD tools (CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks)</li><li>Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals, structural mechanics, and first principles</li><li>Deep understanding of composites (CFRP, fiberglass) and metallic materials</li><li>Proficiency in GD&amp;T, manufacturing fundamentals, and DFMEA</li><li>Excellent communication skills (English, written &amp; verbal)</li><li>Proven ability to lead technical efforts and collaborate cross-functionally</li><li>Passion for aircraft design and commitment to Heart’s sustainability mission</li></ul>These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:<ul><li>Familiarity with FAA/EASA certification processes</li><li>Experience with structural testing, instrumentation, and data analysis</li><li>Proficiency with FEA tools and manual verification methods</li><li>Hands-on experience with composite and aluminum part production</li><li>Knowledge of NDT techniques and mechanical characterization</li><li>Experience with NX and CATIA or other advanced CAD platforms</li></ul>Education<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field</li><li>Advanced degree preferred</li></ul>Base Pay Range:$116,000 – $216,000 USD

Heart’s mission is to create the fastest, most affordable and sustainable transportation for regional travel to every corner of the world. Their first aircraft is the ES-19, a nineteen-passenger airliner with an operating range of 400 km. Heart's goal is to have the aircraft certified for commercial operation by 2025.

Mechanical Design Engineer, Structures & Airframe

At Heart Aerospace, we’re shaping the future of sustainable aviation with the ES-30 — a regional hybrid-electric airplane built to carry 30 passengers with a 200 km all-electric, zero-emission range and an extended 400 km hybrid range . Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade.Your MissionAs a Mechanical Design Engineer, Structures &amp; Airframe, you’ll own the hardware product lifecycle from concept to production &nbsp;— driving the design, analysis, manufacturing support, and validation of our primary structural components while focusing on designing the fuselage, wings, and empennage in-house, blending advanced composite materials with aluminum substructures for strength and efficiency. This role is ideal for a self-driven, adaptable engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and loves turning bold ideas into certified reality. We are targeting 2 hired for the role.Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Lead the design of aircraft structures (fuselage, wings, empennage) from concept to production</li><li>Develop innovative solutions optimizing weight, cost, and performance</li><li>Create &amp; release NX/Team center designs, drawings, and documentation</li><li>Define structural requirements, specs, and test plans (DVP&amp;R) with minimal guidance</li><li>Analyze load cases, materials, and test data to ensure reliability</li><li>Resolve complex structural issues with robust, production-ready designs</li><li>Perform FEA and hand calculations for static, dynamic, and fatigue analyses</li><li>Lead and interpret structural testing with clear data reporting</li><li>Support manufacturing process development and collaborate with shop floor teams</li><li>Contribute to best practices for structural design and analysis</li></ul>&nbsp;You'll Bring These Qualifications For Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Structures &amp; Airframe:<ul><li>Sr/Staff Level - 5-8 years professional experience in the design of primary structure for vehicles</li><li>Managing projects with a high-level over-view and attention to design mechanical processes(implementing documentation, critical thinking, project leadership etc.)</li><li>Expertise in Siemens NX or equivalent CAD tools (CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks)</li><li>Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals, structural mechanics, and first principles</li><li>Deep understanding of composites (CFRP, fiberglass) and metallic materials</li><li>Proficiency in GD&amp;T, manufacturing fundamentals, and DFMEA</li><li>Excellent communication skills (English, written &amp; verbal)</li><li>Proven ability to lead technical efforts and collaborate cross-functionally</li><li>Passion for aircraft design and commitment to Heart’s sustainability mission</li><li>Strong understanding of mechanical manufacturing fundamentals,</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.</li><li>Passion for aircraft and Heart’s mission.</li></ul>&nbsp;You'll Bring These Qualifications For Mechanical Design Engineer, Structures &amp; Airframe:<ul><li>Jr - Mid Level - 2-5 years professional experience in design of primary structure for vehicles.</li><li>Expertise in Siemens NX or equivalent CAD tools (CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks)</li><li>Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals, structural mechanics, and first principles</li><li>Deep understanding of composites (CFRP, fiberglass) and metallic materials</li><li>Proficiency in GD&amp;T, manufacturing fundamentals, and DFMEA</li><li>Excellent communication skills (English, written &amp; verbal)</li><li>Proven ability to lead technical efforts and collaborate cross-functionally</li><li>Passion for aircraft design and commitment to Heart’s sustainability mission</li></ul>These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:<ul><li>Familiarity with FAA/EASA certification processes</li><li>Experience with structural testing, instrumentation, and data analysis</li><li>Proficiency with FEA tools and manual verification methods</li><li>Hands-on experience with composite and aluminum part production</li><li>Knowledge of NDT techniques and mechanical characterization</li><li>Experience with NX and CATIA or other advanced CAD platforms</li></ul>Education<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field</li><li>Advanced degree preferred</li></ul>Base Pay Range:$116,000 – $216,000 USD

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