Lead Design Structures Engineer

My aerospace client is looking for a strong Design Structures Engineer open to onsite in San Diego, CA developing a clean-sheet, next-generation aircraft platform. You will take technical ownership of the airframe and lead structural development from early design through build, test, and first flight. This is a hands-on technical design leadership role for someone who has deep experience in aircraft structures, composites, and full-cycle airframe development. What You’ll Own Lead the structural design and development of a clean-sheet aircraft Own the overall airframe structural approach from concept through first flight Work closely with manufacturing, analysis, suppliers, and company leadership Drive structural design decisions around load paths, joints, composites, manufacturability, and assembly What We’re Looking For 8+ years of aircraft structural design experience B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience Strong understanding of aircraft load paths and structural behavior Deep experience with composite airframe structures Familiarity with FAA Part 23 and/or Part 25 Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced aircraft development environment This is an opportunity to have significant technical ownership over a new aircraft rather than owning a small piece of a mature program. Interested? Send me a message or apply directly to learn more.