At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Staff-Senior Design Engineer to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: Responsibilities -Act as the first level of authority within the design team for technical approval and exercise latitude in determining technical objectives of programs.-Work independently f... more details
Staff-Senior Design Engineer
Position Overview
At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Staff-Senior Design Engineer to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
Responsibilities
-Act as the first level of authority within the design team for technical approval and exercise latitude in determining technical objectives of programs. -Work independently for extended periods of time and guide junior engineers. -Own project execution and integration while leading teams of other engineers. -Produce airframe structural configuration layouts and detail designs including preliminary sizing, joint layouts, interface boundary definitions of parts and assemblies employing metallic and composite materials. -Create and maintain CAD models and drawings of installations, assembly and detail components that meet all requirements such as structural integrity, interface boundaries, weight and cost targets as directed by the project engineer. -Periodically review and check the product structure and BOM’s of the team to insure fit, form, function of the structural components is maintained. -Conduct periodic design reviews as required to ensure designs meet the requirements. -Coordinate and collaborate with members of stress, manufacturing, procurement, quality control and other departments as required to mature the design from conception to production. -Create and maintain documentation that tracks team weekly progress status as it related to the Program budget and deadlines. -Prepare PowerPoint presentations to support Program PDRs and CDRs. Provide technical support and mentorship to those less experience members of the team.
Minimum Requirements
-BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline -10+ years’ experience in aerospace -Significant experience with CATIA V5 w/ a focus on Generative Surface Design, Part Design and Assembly. Experience in Unigraphics or Siemens NX will be considered based on supporting background. -Familiar with industry standards for the manufacture, repair and assembly of composite components for aerospace. -Experience with StarTeam, or other product data management such as Enovia LCA or PDM. -Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) -Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and written. -Strong interpersonal skills. -Must be US Person
Preferred Requirements
-Strong technical background including familiarity with industry standards for the manufacture, repair and assembly of composite components for aerospace. -Significant experience with engineering and manufacturing development and production of structural parts and assemblies utilizing composite materials. -Experience with the composite part detail process, including composites stacking sequence, lamination theory, honeycomb core, bonded assemblies, manufacturing assembly and fabrication processes, post-cure machining operations. -Experience with prototype and/or rate part production with exposure to tool design, manufacturing planning and hands on fabrication. -Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 along with tolerance analysis capabilities. -Experience in application ASME Y14.41 methods for Model Based Definition using CATIA V5 FTA (Functional Tolerancing and Annotations) is desired. -Experience with CATIA V5 CPD (Composite Part Design) and/or FiberSIM is desired. Ability to create and maintain parametric product geometry models is desired. -Cross-disciplinary interests are strongly desired; we love people that combine world-class expertise with a diverse background, hands on experience, and interesting hobbies!
Physical Requirements
-Ability to maneuver around equipment in test labs and on aircraft and work in a manufacturing facility supporting all elements of composite and metal manufacturing
Salary Range (Annualized USD)
Minimum Range: $80,000.00 to $142,000.00
Maximum Range: $100,000.00 to $178,000.00
Aurora Company Overview
Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora’s innovation is combined with Boeing’s size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Aurora Total Rewards
At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
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