Senior Structural Design Engineer

🕒 July 28

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $105k - $135k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧑‍🔧 Mechanical Engineer

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ALTITUDE AEROSPACE

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2005

🚀 Aerospace

🏭 Manufacturing

Aerospace • Manufacturing

ALTITUDE AEROSPACE is an engineering firm founded in 2005 that specializes in aircraft program development and support for existing fleets. The group offers integrated engineering solutions across the aircraft life cycle, including product development from conceptual design to certification, aircraft modifications (STC, minor/major changes), in-service engineering (24/7 AOG support, repair engineering, certification support), and maintenance engineering (CAMO, maintenance data qualification, documentation, technical advisory). They hold international certification capabilities (Transport Canada DAO, EASA DOA and FAA delegates) and employ over 180 engineers across sites in Montreal, Toulouse, and Portland. Specialties include repairs, R&D, major modifications through STCs, aerospace engineering design and stress, aircraft modification (VIP, cabin reconfiguration, special mission, pax to freighter), in-service engineering (AOG, record inspection, SRM), Transport Canada DAO & EASA CVEs, and maintenance engineering: CAMO.

📋 Description

• Design and develop aircraft structural systems from concept through release on an active Special Missions program • Own 3D design, systems integration, and weight and balance considerations for custom aircraft systems using Siemens NX • Develop and manage 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings to airworthiness standards • Perform weight and balance studies to support component sizing and system layout decisions • Research and select components and materials based on structural performance, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications • Design metallic and composite structural elements including tanks, mounting structures, and integrated systems • Coordinate with lead engineers, stress, certification, and systems teams to ensure design intent is met • Manage configuration and release of parts and assemblies through PLM tools (Teamcenter or equivalent) • Prepare engineering documentation and design presentations for internal and client reviews • Work cross-functionally with all required engineering disciplines to support program milestones

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering • 7+ years of structural design experience on aerospace programs • Expert-level Siemens NX user with strong 3D modeling and assembly design experience • Proficiency in GD&T and engineering drawing standards • Experience designing structural aircraft systems or installations from the ground up • Familiarity with PLM tools such as Teamcenter or equivalent • Ability to work independently and manage a design package with minimal oversight • Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

🏖️ Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance • SIMPLE IRA retirement plan • Paid vacation and PTO • 8 paid holidays