Director of Aerostructures

Job Summary

Leading the aerostructures organization for the X-BAT program, the full-time salaried Director of Aerostructures will manage the strategy, development, and integration of advanced aircraft structures while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee design, analysis, integration, testing, and certification strategy for aircraft structures
• Drive the development of lightweight, manufacturable structures optimized for autonomous operations
• Establish engineering processes and lead structural trade studies to balance performance and cost

Required qualifications

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