Posted 18 days ago
Aerostructure Designer
Sogeclair Digital EngineeringAerostructure Designer
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering, 8-10+ years of experience in airframe design, 15,000–20,000 hours of CATIA (V5 or V6) experience, Knowledge of aircraft primary structures and load paths, Familiarity with aircraft certification standards (FAR/CS 23, 25), Knowledge of GD&T and PLM environments
Skills
CATIAGD&T
About the role
Responsibilities
- Design and develop structural modifications and installations for mission equipment, antennas, sensors, and payload systems
- Create and update 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings using CATIA V5/V6
- Integrate mission systems into the aircraft primary structure while maintaining load paths, weight balance, and structural efficiency
- Perform preliminary structural analyses and coordinate with stress and loads teams to validate design integrity
- Develop conceptual and detailed design layouts for fuselage, wing, empennage, and internal structure modifications
- Ensure all designs comply with airworthiness, certification, and customer-specific requirements
- Collaborate with manufacturing and installation teams to ensure designs are producible and cost-effective
- Support design reviews, configuration control, and engineering change management activities
- Provide on-site engineering support during aircraft modification and installation phases
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering
- 8-10+ years of experience in airframe design for commercial or military aircraft
- 15,000–20,000 hours of CATIA (V5 or V6) experience in part, product, and assembly design
- Strong understanding of aircraft primary structures, load paths, joints, and material behaviors
- Familiarity with aircraft certification standards (FAR/CS 23, 25, or military equivalents)
- Excellent knowledge of GD&T, configuration management, and PLM environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with special mission or ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) aircraft modifications
- Familiarity with composite structure design and integration
- Previous involvement in supplemental type certificate (STC) programs
- Experience working in close collaboration with OEMs and mission system integrators
About the Company
Sogeclair Digital Engineering provides high-level engineering services and digital solutions to the aerospace and defense industries.
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