Design Engineer

Location: Smyrna, GA
Salary: $70.00 USD Hourly - $80.00 USD Hourly
Description:
Job Title: Senior Airframe Design Engineer

Location: Marietta, GA

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Airframe Design Engineer to support modification and special-mission programs for military and special-purpose aircraft platforms. This role focuses on detailed structural design, assemblies, and installations, supporting customer-specific modifications and special projects. The position requires strong ownership of design solutions, cross-functional coordination, and advanced CATIA V5 modeling expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering

Lead the design and development of aircraft structural detail parts, assemblies, and installation layouts for special-mission and modified aircraft variants

Develop design solutions independently, with minimal supervision, from concept through release

Perform detailed 3D modeling in CATIA V5 and prepare high-quality engineering drawings in accordance with aerospace drafting standards

Drive configuration-controlled design releases ensuring compliance with cost, schedule, and performance requirements

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Coordinate design inputs with Wiring, Avionics, and Vehicle Systems teams

Partner with Manufacturing to ensure designs are producible and meet manufacturability requirements

Conduct and lead periodic design reviews, incorporating feedback as the design matures

Work closely with cross-functional teams including:

Stress Engineering

Materials & Processes (M&P)

Manufacturing & Tooling

Planning & Materiel

Reliability & Maintainability (R&M)

Flight Sciences and Test

Other Product Focus Teams (PFTs)

Documentation & Configuration Management

Prepare and coordinate engineering layouts, drawings, and design changes

Ensure compliance with configuration management practices, aerospace specifications, and drawing conventions

Own drawing coordination and sign-off activities

Manufacturing & Customer Support

Support production line and manufacturing operations

Resolve technical issues related to aircraft structure and systems during fabrication, assembly, testing, in-service operation, and post-delivery modifications

Provide engineering support for customer-requested modifications and special projects

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering

9+ years of experience in Aircraft Design, Test, or Engineering Support

9+ years of hands-on experience using CATIA V5 and CCD

Strong knowledge of aerospace design principles, drafting conventions, and configuration management

Experience working with minimal supervision in a cross-functional engineering environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting military or special-mission aircraft programs

Background in aircraft modification (mod) design

Production line or manufacturing support experience

Experience coordinating with suppliers and external vendors

Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions and design reviews

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