Aerospace Engineer

Title: Aerospace Engineer

Location: Tampa Florida

Full-Time position

Job description

• Assist in the creation of lightweight, compliant, and airworthy components and structural assemblies that meet design criteria and producibility standards.
• Conduct structural analyses for both primary and secondary structures and their systems.
• Develop innovative technical solutions to challenging problems independently, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Execute detailed 3D designs and produce CAD drawings and associated documentation.
• Create, evaluate, and authorize structural substantiation reports and other engineering documents based on capabilities.
• Effectively manage time and organization to work productively while adapting to various demands.
• Take ownership of tasks and drive them to completion efficiently.
• Manage multiple priorities while focusing on overarching project objectives.
• Exhibit strong teamwork and communication skills, along with experience in leading teams.
• Maintain strong communication skills and adeptness in standard PC applications (such as MS Word, Excel, Teams, etc.).
• Document and troubleshoot component issues while providing technical mentorship to staff.
• Participate in and present findings at internal and external design reviews.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor s degree in Aeronautical Engineering or a related field.
• Between 10 to 15 years of design experience in engineering, specifically within the spacecraft or aerospace industry, progressing from conceptual design to production and installation.
• 5-10 years of experience utilizing classical hand stress analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in technical report writing, excellent communication skills, fluency in English (both spoken and written), and proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively in team settings and comprehend design processes from conceptualization to complete 3D modeling, hand calculations, and FEA analysis validation leading to manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge and applicable experience with aircraft structural analysis methods, including hand calculations of mechanical joints using resources like MMPDS, Bruhn, Roark, as well as with aircraft fasteners and materials.
• Experience in structural and fatigue analysis of mechanical and electronic components.
• Understanding of regulatory (FAA and/or military) issues related to aircraft design and analysis, including certification and qualification impacts.

Desired Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience with CAD software (preferably SOLIDWORKS) and a practical understanding of drafting standards (ASME Y14.100).
• 10 years of experience with detailed FEA methods and/or NASTRAN (FEMAP) for finite element modeling.
• Experience with composite materials (e.g., fiberglass/carbon fiber) and laminate constructions.
• Familiarity with fracture mechanics.
• 5 years of experience with government and FAA regulations and their implications for conformity and compliance (certification and qualification).
• Experience in testing aerospace components and assemblies to ensure they meet standards.
• Background in designing sensors (optical/RF/Radar), avionics, and complex kinematic systems.
• Working knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes, such as machining and rapid prototyping.
• Experience with test instrumentation and control components (e.g., pressure transducers, thermocouples) and collaborating with engineering personnel to analyze and interpret test data.

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