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# Payload design engineer

- **Company:** Ateeca
- **Location:** North Charleston, SC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Autodesk Inventor, Business Software, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), SolidWorks (CAD), Creo Elements/Pro (Computer-Aided Design Software), Microsoft Office, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Information Technology
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/8c8666c6-3666-4066-b8f6-636d8887b249/payload-design-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelors of Science (or greater) from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or STEM degree.
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 * 5+ years of experience in aerospace engineering, design criteria and engineering release processes.
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 * 5+ years of experience with 3-D modeling (Autodesk Inventor, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, SketchUp, Pro-E, 3DX, etc.) and/or equivalent combination of additional education and relevant experience.
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 * Experience working within a cross-functional team.
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 * Demonstrates good problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
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 * Structural analysis experience.
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 * Experience with FEM analysis methods and software.
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 * Working knowledge of standard business software (MS Office Suite).
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 * Ability to use a variety of media to clearly convey information and ideas to a variety of audiences.
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 * Demonstrated interest in continuous personal learning and development.
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 * Ability to meet plan delivery deadlines when assigned.
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 * Strong understanding and demonstrated experience with FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA equivalent.
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 * Experience with aircraft insulation systems or linings
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 * Experience supporting production and quality investigations.
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 * Experience with supplier technical coordination.
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 * Knowledge of Client production system and First Pass Quality processes.
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 * Experience with corrective action development and implementation.
\n, * Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience).
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 * In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
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