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Structure & Payload Design Engineers

Apolis
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/15/2026

We have multiple openings with our client for Structure & Payload Design Engineers (Levels 3 and 4) in North Charleston, SC.

Key Details:

  • Must be fully onsite (5 days/week)
  • Relocation assistance is not available. Candidates must be willing to relocate at their own expense.
  • 6-month contract-to-hire (client intends to convert successful contractors to full-time employees after the initial 6-month period)

Level 3 Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Structural, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience
  • Candidates with a Master's degree from an ABET-accredited program may qualify with at least 3 years of experience

Level 4 Requirements:

  • Master's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
  • Minimum 9 years of relevant engineering experience

Role Overview: The selected engineers will support the design, integration, and certification of aircraft structures and interior payload systems throughout the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include:

  • Structural and interior payload design utilizing 3D CAD tools
  • Aircraft interior design support, including stow bins and crew areas
  • Design verification and validation through analysis and testing
  • Supplier coordination and production support
  • Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, and program teams
  • Development of new design and analysis processes

Preferred Experience:

  • Aerospace structures or aircraft interior design
  • FAA Part 25 and/or EASA experience
  • Materials and structural design experience
  • Program or project leadership
  • Production support experience

Note: Candidates with strong automotive design engineering experience may be considered, even if they do not have direct aircraft experience.
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Salary : $70 - $75

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