Airframe Design Engineer

3 days ago

Santa Ana, California, United States Overair, Inc. Full time

Job Title: Airframe Design Engineer

Company Overview:

At Overair, we are dedicated to bringing next-generation sustainable air transportation to everyone. Our answer is Butterfly, an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft designed to safely and affordably carry passengers over traffic and congestion.

We leverage over two decades of VTOL aircraft development, patented VTOL technology, and flight vehicle experience. Overair believes in the lofty goals of sustainable air mobility and is committed to solving the hard challenges along the way.

Job Description:

The Staff Airframe Design Engineer will take ownership of significant components of the aircraft structure. The role requires the candidate to thrive in a high-paced environment and be comfortable with the design, development, and test life cycle of rapid aerospace R&D.

The engineer will interface with engineering management, certification authorities, operations, external suppliers, and fellow design engineers, so strong communication and interpersonal skills are required. This is a full-time onsite position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Generate and evaluate conceptual layouts for primary and secondary aircraft structure
  • Define key system requirements and take ownership through the design life-cycle
  • Design composite and metallic parts for primary and secondary flight structures and subsequent assemblies
  • Perform initial sizing of parts, components, and assemblies
  • Peer review designs and drawings for intent, sizing, and manufacturability
  • Support structural test efforts
  • Mentor other design engineers and analysts

Requirements:

  • Minimum 8 years of post-degree technical engineering experience
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
  • Extensive design aptitude and analytical mindset and a track record of composite part design in aerospace weight-critical applications
  • High competence in composite design fundamentals, joints, assemblies, and manufacturing
  • Proficient in preliminary design utilizing engineering first principles
  • Experience in airframe analysis methods
  • Demonstrated ability to create parts, assemblies, and drawings using 3D CAD software
  • Engineering leadership experience and mentoring other engineers
  • Experience supporting ground and flight testing of complex systems
  • Estimated Salary: $150,000 - $195,000 per year

Benefits:

  • Overair pays 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents
  • Flexible Spending Account with a company match of up to $1,000
  • 401(k) plan with a 6% company match, no vesting period, and immediate eligibility
  • 12 weeks of supplemental paid family leave
  • Company-paid Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Life, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness insurance
  • Employee equity incentive program
  • No cost Employee Assistance Program and Virtual Counseling
  • Generous paid time off policy, including 4 weeks of vacation, 10 holidays, 6 sick days, and volunteer time

About Us:

Overair believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. We believe that by embracing different ideas and approaches, we enhance our ability to deliver the best results for our employees, our environment, and ultimately our business partners and customers.

We foster a culture where all colleagues are able to share their passions and ideas in order that we may collectively embrace and overcome the challenges in our industry, and work toward a brighter future.

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