Mechanical Design Engineer

About the Company

Heart Aerospace is shaping the future of sustainable aviation with the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric aircraft designed for zero-emission flight. The company is targeting type certification by the end of the decade.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Responsible Engineer focusing on the design and development of aircraft structural components
• Create and release 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and documentation using NX/Teamcenter or equivalent tools
• Optimize structural performance for cost and mass
• Perform structural analyses, hand calculations, and FEA activities
• Define structural requirements, specifications, and test plans
• Own structural testing activities, data review, and documentation
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and test teams to resolve design and build issues
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• For Engineer II: 2+ years of professional experience in structural design or aerospace engineering
• For Senior Engineer: 5+ years of experience in composite structural design
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as Siemens NX, CATIA, Creo, or SolidWorks
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals, structural mechanics, and first principles
• Familiarity with GD&T and basic manufacturing concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a startup environment
• Hands-on exposure to composite or aluminum part fabrication
• Academic or early exposure to FAA/EASA certification concepts
• Introductory experience with FEA tools and structural analysis methods
• Experience with structural testing, instrumentation, or data analysis
• Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering