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# Aeronautical Engineer -Active Top Secret Security Clearance

- **Company:** Business Integra
- **Location:** Palmdale, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $280,800.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Integrated Development Environments, Performance Tuning, Systems Integration, CATIA V5, Enovia
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7b0a358fd32ccada

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, or a related Engineering discipline.
 * 10+ years of experience in airframe structure design and structural analysis.
 * 10+ years of experience designing metallic and/or composite aircraft structures.
 * 10+ years of experience using CATIA V5 and/or 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) for aerospace design.
 * Strong understanding of structural design principles, system integration, and engineering best practices.
 * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
 * Experience supporting Material Review Board (MRB) activities and production engineering.
 * Experience performing hand stress analysis.
 * Experience collaborating with suppliers, manufacturing, and external customers.
 * Experience with hypersonic boost-glide systems or other advanced aerospace platforms.
 * Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts in a fast-paced development environment., * airframe structure design: 10 years (Required)
 * Airframe structural analysis: 1 year (Required)
 * CATIA V5 and/or 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX): 10 years (Required)

Security clearance:

 * Top Secret (Required)

## Description

* We are seeking an experienced Aeronautical Engineer to support Advanced Development Programs, where you will contribute to the design, integration, and development of next-generation weapon systems.
 * In this role, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts, perform system integration activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced aerospace solutions from concept through production., * Lead system integration and design synthesis across aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, thermodynamics, electronics, controls, and actuation systems.
 * Perform and support multidisciplinary trade studies to optimize system performance, manufacturability, cost, and overall program objectives.
 * Develop and refine airframe structural designs using metallic and composite materials.
 * Create, modify, and maintain engineering models and designs using CATIA V5 and/or 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX).
 * Coordinate with manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, quality, Material Review Board (MRB), and supply chain teams to resolve production and engineering issues.
 * Prepare and present technical documentation, engineering reports, design reviews, and customer presentations.
 * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers while fostering collaboration across engineering disciplines.
 * Support design validation, production readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.


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