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Senior Structures Design Engineer – Wing & Empennage

USA - North Charleston, SC💼 Full-time💰 $129,600–$129,600🗓 2026-07-31 → 2026-09-29

Core

Develops, integrates, and documents structural requirements for wing and empennage design, leading performance analysis and test validation for commercial aircraft.

Role type

Senior IC structures design engineer (composite/metallic)

Builds

Wing and empennage primary structures for commercial airplanes

Domain

Aerospace / Aviation

Required skills

aircraft structural design, composite structure design, 3-D CAD, supplier development, regulatory compliance (CFR Part 25/21), team mentorship

Preferred skills

wing/empennage primary structure design, laminate design, ply-drop strategies, metallic/composite fabrication, DER/AR/E-UM experience

Technologies

3-D Computer Aided Design tools

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain structural designs using 3-D CAD; lead performance and integration analysis of tests; manage supplier development and production activities; develop certification documentation for CFR Part 25 projects; mentor developing team members

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with lead duties

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