What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior/Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Structures & Airframe position at Heart Aerospace?
At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km. Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade.
Your mission
Heart is building a hybrid, battery-electric regional aircraft to decarbonize and democratize aviation. The aircraft fuselage, wing and empennage are composite and designed in-house, with aluminum substructure and fittings. As a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer on the structures team, you will be given ownership for the hardware product lifecycle of the airframe. You will be responsible for the design, analysis, and oversight of manufacturing and validation of primary structure. In order to be successful in this role, you must be someone who is self-motivated, adaptable and is able to lead your own projects to completion in a fast-paced environment. Ideally, you have significant mechanical or structural design experience and a proven track record completing collaborative projects effectively.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
You'll Bring These Qualifications For Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Structures & Airframe:
$140,000—$216,000 USD
Your mission
Heart is building a hybrid, battery-electric regional aircraft to decarbonize and democratize aviation. The aircraft fuselage, wing and empennage are composite and designed in-house, with aluminum substructure and fittings. As a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer on the structures team, you will be given ownership for the hardware product lifecycle of the airframe. You will be responsible for the design, analysis, and oversight of manufacturing and validation of primary structure. In order to be successful in this role, you must be someone who is self-motivated, adaptable and is able to lead your own projects to completion in a fast-paced environment. Ideally, you have significant mechanical or structural design experience and a proven track record completing collaborative projects effectively.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead the structural mechanical design of aircraft primary structures and airframe, from initial concept through production.
- Develop and champion innovative structural solutions to optimize weight, cost, and performance, often taking the lead on these efforts.
- Develop structural requirements, specifications, and test plans (DVP&R) with minimal guidance.
- Review of static & dynamic load inputs, material properties and test results.
- Independently perform analyses using FEA and hand calculations to predict performance under various loading conditions (static, dynamic, fatigue, etc.).
- Lead and oversee structural testing, expertly analyze test data, and take ownership of generating detailed test reports.
- Proactively investigate and resolve complex structural issues that arise during development and providing robust design solutions.
- Support manufacturing process development
- Mentor and provide significant technical guidance and leadership to junior engineers.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of structural analysis methodologies and best practices within the team.
You'll Bring These Qualifications For Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Structures & Airframe:
- 5 years professional experience in a design engineering role.
- Proficiency with industry-standard CAD packages such as NX, Creo, CATIA or Solidworks.
- Manufacturing fundamentals including GD&T and drafting.
- Strong engineering fundamentals and first principles.
- Working knowledge of structural analysis (hand calculation, Finite Elements Methods and industry tools).
- Comprehensive understanding of aerospace materials (metallics, composites, etc.).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Passion for aircraft and Heart's mission.
- 8 years professional experience in the design of primary structure for vehicles.
- Expert proficiency in a mechanical CAD tool (e.g., Siemens NX, CATIA).
- Proficiency with FEA software and hand calculations.
- Deep and comprehensive understanding of engineering fundamentals and advanced structural mechanics principles.
- Extensive knowledge of aerospace materials (metals, composites, etc.) and their behavior under complex loading scenarios.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts.
- Strong understanding of the fundamental mechanics of composite materials. Mechanical characterization of composites and non-destructive inspection
- Proven ability to work independently and lead technical aspects within a team environment.
- Thorough familiarity with aerospace design and regulatory standards (e.g., FAA, EASA).
- In-depth understanding of composite material mechanics and experience with composite structural analysis.
- Experience with hands-on production of composite and aluminum parts. Strong grasp of capabilities and limitations of a range of manufacturing methods.
- Significant experience with structural testing methodologies, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
- Demonstrated experience with hand-calculation methods for preliminary and verification structural analysis.
- Proven capability to take designs from concept through to analysis and production, working independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of mechanical manufacturing fundamentals, including advanced GD&T concepts and application.
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
$140,000—$216,000 USD
Salary : $140,000 - $216,000
