Aerospace Design Engineer - GB2

Game Aerospace is a growing business that designs, manufactures, and sells composite airplanes. Our hand-crafted airplanes are delivered and flown around the world. For more information about the GameBird and our company, visit our website game.aero.

An Aerospace Design Engineer II is responsible for designing general aviation components and systems and authoring certification reports, test plans, and analyses. They may work on existing type certified aircraft in production or on new aircraft in development. Using education and experience, they ensure that aircraft are designed and constructed to company, industry, and regulatory standards.
 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Design components, sub-assemblies, and systems relative to general aviation aircraft. This involves generating concepts, developing designs, validating assumptions and data, creating 3D drawings, testing designs, and gaining relevant approvals.
• Create, issue, and revise certification programs, test plans, and reports.
• Issue and update compliance documents and reports.
• Issue Minor Change documentation.
• Collaborate with the Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) on major change approvals and monitor and provide regular status on progress to Lead and Principal Engineers.
• Maintain the change register.
• Conduct design audits with the ACO.
• Work with FAA and foreign regulators on type certificate validations.
• Using SolidWorks, create, modify, and update engineering drawings for both individual components and large, complex assemblies in accordance with company procedure manuals.
• Lead engineering teams in completing design and certification projects.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced engineers.
• Collaborate with the production team to improve product quality, production efficiency, and workplace safety.
   

Required Qualifications:

• Must have experience in either Aerospace, Aviation, or Aeronautics
• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in aerospace design.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language.
• Proficient with 3D modeling software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Ability to follow a structured design and certification process.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong technical writing abilities.
• Composite design and fabrication experience.
• Previous work experience with a general aviation OEM.
• Experience with 14 CFR Part 23 and interfacing with the FAA.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
• Knowledge of standard aviation fasteners and AN hardware.

• Previous experience as a private or professional pilot.
   

Personal attributes that support your success:

• High intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial, creative thinker and problem-solver,  fast learner, with demonstrated initiative.
• High level of maturity and ability to work in a team setting or independently.
• Willing to roll up your sleeves to help drive results.
• Unquestionable ethics and personal integrity.
   

Game Aerospace Benefits Overview:
 

Employee Health

• Medical, Dental, and Vision – plans that include both PPO and High-Deductible HSA options for medical.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care) to reduce out-of-pocket costs.
   

Retirement and Financial Planning

• 401k Plan Highlights include a 4% company match with full vesting day 1.
• Our employee assistance program also includes financial coaching, will preparation, budgeting, and many more.
   

Protection for You and Your Family

• Company-paid Life Insurance and company-paid Short-Term Disability provide built-in financial protection from day one.
• Optional supplemental Life, Long-Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness plans allow you to customize your coverage as your family’s needs grow. 
   

PTO and Holidays

• 160 hours of Paid Time Off in addition to paid holidays
   

Employee Pilot Training

• Employee Pilot Training Program to get you your pilot license — a truly unique perk in aerospace.
   

Game Aerospace is not able to sponsor visas or hire applicants who require immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, E-3, O-1, etc.) at this time. Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the candidate in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may evolve or change over time. Game Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status of protected veteran, among other things or status as a qualified individual with a disability.