Aerospace Structures Director

Job Summary

Leading the aerostructures organization for the X-BAT program, the full-time salaried Aerospace Structures Director will manage design, analysis, integration, and testing of advanced aircraft structures while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the strategy, architecture, and development of lightweight, manufacturable aircraft structures for autonomous combat operations
• Establish engineering processes and design standards while leading structural trade studies to balance performance and mission requirements
• Build and mentor a high-performing aerostructures engineering team capable of rapid execution and technical excellence

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 12+ years of aerospace structural engineering experience, including leadership on advanced aircraft programs
• Deep expertise in aircraft primary structures, composites, metallic design, and structural analysis
• Experience leading teams through full aircraft development cycles from conceptual design to production
• Strong understanding of aircraft loads, stress analysis, and structural substantiation methodologies