Sr. Structural Engineer

8+ years of structural engineering experience

Proven experience in structural analysis and design, preferably in aerospace industry.

Hands-on design and build experience.

Rapid prototyping experience.

As a Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, analysis, and optimization of structural components for our unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and unmanned surface vehicles (USV).

You will work closely with our engineering team to develop innovative solutions and enhance the performance and reliability of our products.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead the structural layout, structural sizing into conceptual design and through detail design.

Partner with manufacturing team to generate fabrication and assembly work instructions.

Analyzing structural loads on both composite laminates, metallic structures, and plastic components using empirical methods, hand calculations,             finite element analysis (FEA).

Conduct static and dynamic structural analyses using finite element analysis (FEA) tools.

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.