What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structures Engineer position at Executive Recruiting Group?
We are seeking a Structures Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in structural design principles and a passion for solving challenging aerospace problems. You’re eager to apply your engineering education and early career experience to real aircraft hardware, while learning from experienced engineers across disciplines. You’ll play a key role in helping to design, analyze, and test advanced aerospace structures that directly contribute to the performance and safety of our vehicles.
Duties:
*Contribute to the design and analysis of composite and metallic structures for high-performance aircraft
*Support structural layout and configuration development with guidance from senior engineersPerform CAD modeling, drawings, and basic structural analysis (hand calcs and FEA)Assist with trade studies balancing performance, weight, cost, and manufacturabilityCollaborate with cross-functional teams (aero, propulsion, manufacturing, test) to define and support structural requirements
*Participate in design reviews, manufacturing support, and testing activities
*Document work clearly and maintain configuration control of designs and modelsLearn from senior engineers and steadily grow technical depth and autonomy
*Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field
*3-10 years of experience in structural design and analysis
*Familiarity with composite and metallic materials, structural design principles, and manufacturing processesHands-on proficiency in CAD (e.g. NX, SolidWorks, or similar)
*Exposure to structural analysis methods (hand calculations, FEA tools such as Nastran, Abaqus, or Ansys)
*Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to take initiative
*Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
*Enthusiasm for learning, building, and contributing to innovative aerospace vehicles