Aircraft Structural Design Engineer

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Job Title : Aircraft Structural Design Engineer / Senior Airframe Architect

Location : Greensboro, NC (Onsite)

Duration : Full time

Chief Structures Engineer / Senior Airframe Architect

Location: Greensboro

We are seeking a visionary Senior Airframe Architect to lead the structural architecture for our next-generation Blended Wing Body (BWB) aircraft program. This role will drive innovation in large composite airframe design while strengthening the organization s Materials & Processes (M&P) capability and certification strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Airframe Architecture & Configuration

• Define and mature the structural architecture of the BWB airframe.
• Lead multidisciplinary trade studies involving aerodynamics, propulsion integration, payload, and structural efficiency.
• Ensure manufacturability, maintainability, safety, and regulatory compliance are incorporated early in the design.
• Oversee structural integration of key systems including landing gear, propulsion, cabin/cargo, and EWIS.
  
  

Composites Materials & Processes Leadership

• Advance the program s composites technology strategy and structural concepts.
• Develop and refine M&P specifications for prepreg, out-of-autoclave, AFP, stitched composites, and hybrid material systems.
• Lead structural test programs (coupon, element, subcomponent, and full-scale).
• Maintain material allowables databases aligned with certification requirements.
  
  

Certification & Compliance

• Develop the structural certification strategy for a novel BWB aircraft under Part 25 regulations.
• Work closely with regulatory authorities such as the Federal Aviation Administration and European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
• Ensure compliance with structural substantiation, safety analysis, durability, and damage tolerance requirements.
  
  

Cross-Functional Integration

• Collaborate with teams across aerodynamics, propulsion, loads & dynamics, and stability & control.
• Manage interfaces across major structural assemblies.
• Bridge conceptual design, detailed engineering, and manufacturing development.
  
  

Leadership & Mentorship

• Serve as the technical authority for airframe structures and composites.
• Build and mentor a high-performance structural engineering team.
• Represent the airframe organization to executives, partners, and external stakeholders.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering (PhD preferred).
• 20 years of experience in aircraft structural design or materials engineering.
• Experience with large composite airframe development and certification under Part 25.
• Strong background in composites manufacturing technologies (AFP, resin infusion, stitching, OOA).
• Experience with M&P specifications, test programs, and structural allowables.
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) and structural sizing.
• Experience working with FAA/EASA certification processes.
• Proven leadership building technical teams and organizational capability.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Experience with novel aircraft configurations such as Blended Wing Body or high-aspect-ratio wings.
• Hands-on involvement in full-scale structural testing.
• Familiarity with digital thread environments (CAD, FEA, PLM) for composite structures.
• Experience managing technology maturation and TRL development.