Lead Aerospace Design Engineer

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.

The Lead Aerospace Design Engineer is responsible for designing complex general aviation structures and systems on production and development aircraft. They also train and mentor junior engineers on design work and have overall responsibility for compliance to company, industry, and regulatory standards. A Lead Design Engineer calls on their experience to manage complex issues with aircraft performance and manufacturability. We value well rounded Lead Engineers that understand the complex interaction of all systems but have expertise in one or more areas such as Structure, Avionics, Electrical, Mechanical Systems, Coatings, or Tooling.

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.
• Collaborate with the Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) on major change approvals and provide regular status updates to Lead and Principal Engineers.
• Maintain the change register and 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.
• Collaborate with the production team to improve product quality, production efficiency, and workplace safety.

Required Qualifications:

• 8 years’ design experience in one or more aviation-related areas (e.g., aircraft, airframe, aerobatics, aeronautics, fixed-wing airplanes)
• Proficient with 3D modeling software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Ability to follow a structured design and certification process.
• Typically requires a Bachelors degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or a closely related Engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years design experience in one or more aviation-related areas (e.g., aircraft, airframe, aerobatics, aeronautics, fixed-wing airplanes)
• Experience in an aviation manufacturing environment 
• Composite design and fabrication experience.
• Knowledge of standard aviation fasteners and AN hardware.
• ABET-accredited degree program

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.
  • Pet Insurance is also available at discounted rates.

PTO, Holidays, Flex Scheduling

• Paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling to support work/life balance.

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.