Engineering Leader: Rapid Prototyping

• Leads engineering teams through concept development, prototype design, and early-stage product maturation.
• Drives rapid design-build-test cycles to validate performance, functionality, and manufacturability.
• Establishes technical approaches and architectures for new products and technologies.
• Evaluates technical risks and develops mitigation strategies during prototype development.
• Develops and manages prototype development schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Prioritizes engineering resources to support multiple concurrent prototype programs.
• Oversees prototype fabrication, testing, troubleshooting, and iterative redesign activities.
• Manages trade studies to balance cost, schedule, performance, and technical feasibility.
• Translates customer needs into actionable engineering requirements.
• Supports business development efforts by evaluating new opportunities and providing technical input to proposals.

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related field) from an accredited institution.
• Proven experience leading rapid prototyping or new product development efforts.
• Experience with design-build-test cycles for proof-of-concept and prototype development.
• Knowledge of CAD software and engineering analysis tools for product design.
• Experience overseeing prototype fabrication, assembly, and testing activities.
• Expertise in evaluating technical risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Experience managing trade studies to balance cost, schedule, performance, and feasibility.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing, machining, and fabrication methods for prototyping.
• Experience mentoring engineering teams and fostering innovation culture., Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.