Composite Structural Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Join Baxter Aerospace and shape the future of firefighting with our Dragonfly autonomous aircraft, a groundbreaking vertical takeoff platform designed to clear the air—literally. Our mission is to combat wildfires with innovative, scalable technology, delivering real-time data and paving the way for autonomous water-dropping solutions that protect lives and landscapes. As the Composites Structural Designer, you’ll lead all composites design, tooling, and production for Dragonfly, turning our team vision into reality. 

ABOUT OUR COMPANY: 

At Baxter Aerospace, we are building a new way to fight forest fires in a digitally connected world. We are known for our innovation, precision, and commitment to quality. We foster a collaborative and fast-paced environment where excellence is both expected and rewarded. 

We are looking for top-tier team members to join our mission in advancing satellite communication equipment used for critical missions like aerial firefighting, camera data transmission from aircraft, and deployed team coordination. 

For more information about our company, please visit our website: BaxterAerospace.com. 

DUTIES: 

• Design lightweight, durable composite structures for Dragonfly, optimizing for strength, thermal resilience, and extreme conditions.
• Develop and oversee tooling design, ensuring precision and efficiency in fabrication processes.
• Manage end-to-end production of composite components, from layup to curing, collaborating with manufacturing teams to meet rigorous aerospace standards.
• Innovate solutions that simplify architecture—like our 75% part-count reduction inspired by SpaceX thrust vectoring—while enhancing reliability for firefighting missions.
• Drive material selection (e.g., carbon fiber, resins) and processes to align with our goal of robust, cost-effective aerial fire monitoring.

SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5 years in composite design and tooling, ideally for aerospace or unmanned systems.
• Expertise in CAD (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, OnShape), composite fabrication (e.g., autoclave, out-of-autoclave).
• Passion for our mission to revolutionize wildfire mitigation through autonomous tech.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a U.S. Person (Defined as: a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or an individual who has been granted asylum or refugee status, in accordance with U.S. export control regulations such as ITAR and EAR.)
• Willing to commute or relocate. 

EXPECTED HOURS/SCHEDULE:

• Full Time: Monday-Friday 8am-6pm.

BENEFITS:

•  Pay is $85-120k/Year (Dependent on Experience). 
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision Included.
• Opportunity for Growth and Development.