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Aircraft Design Engineer

2 months ago


San Diego California, United States Natilus Full time

About the Role:

Natilus is seeking a highly skilled Aircraft Design Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA. As a key member of our design team, you will be responsible for the structural design of both metallic and composite parts.

About the Team:

We are a small team of highly adaptable engineers who work together to accomplish the tasks of a much larger team. This gives you the opportunity to branch out into other technical disciplines such as mechanisms, manufacturing, stress analysis, and tooling design, as well as participate in the entire cradle-to-grave design process of multiple aircraft.

About the Project:

We are currently building a large 19,000lb unmanned aerial vehicle powered by twin turbo props. Our aircraft is a blended wing body with the sole purpose of carrying cargo. This project will be the first of its kind to fly and be put into production, utilizing multiple new technologies.

About the Position:

The position is based out of San Diego and requires 20% travel. US Citizens or Permanent Residents may apply.

Responsibilities:

  • Fundamental knowledge of aircraft load paths
  • Experience with bolted & bonded joint designs
  • Expert understanding of composite structures detail design and fabrication
  • Comfortable selecting and managing relationships with third party vendors & suppliers
  • Proficiency in NX, CATIA, Unigraphics, or Solidworks
  • Proficient in Fibersim
  • A minimum of three years or directly related work experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering

Desired Qualifications:

  • Rapid prototyping experience taking a program from conceptual & preliminary design to detail build
  • Experience with design as build manufacturing, determinate assembly, manufacturing planning & tooling design
  • Experience analyzing initial part & joint sizing using hand calculations or FEA
  • Aircraft homebuilding or other hands-on design or build experience
  • Part 23 experience

Benefits:

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Stock Option Plan

Natilus Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Natilus Inc hires solely based on qualifications, merit, and competence. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.