Areonautical Engineer

PLANIT GROUP
Palmdale, CA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Systems Integration CATIA V5

Job description

You will be the Aeronautical Engineer for the Advanced Development Programs - Skunk Works which is responsible for designing and integrating next-generation weapon systems.

What You Will Be Doing: As the Aeronautical Engineer you will be responsible for driving the integration and design synthesis of Special Mission programs while collaborating across a multi-disciplinary team.

Your responsibilities will include: Help lead integration and design synthesis across aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, thermodynamics, electronics, controls, and actuation. Support and conduct multi-disciplinary system trade studies to optimize performance and cost. Coordinate with fabrication, assembly, MRB, quality, and supply-chain teams to ensure smooth production operations. Generate and present technical and administrative materials for customers and internal stakeholders. Mentor early-career engineers and champion One-LM culture across cross-functional teams.

Who You Are: You are a collaborative engineer with deep expertise in system integration and a proven track record in leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Your communication skills enable you to influence diverse teams and mentor the next generation of talent. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are driven to deliver innovative solutions that have real impact.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or above Degree in an Engineering Discipline
  • 10+ years of experience in airframe structure design and analysis
  • 10+ years of experience with metallic and composite design
  • 10+ years of experience with CATIA V5 and or 3DX

Desired skills :

  • Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
  • Experience working with LM BAs
  • Experience interacting with suppliers, external customers and Production Operation
  • MRB coordination and support
  • Experience with hand stress analysis
  • Experience with hypersonic boost-glide systems

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