Engineering Manager - Structures

What You Will Do as a Structures Engineering Manager (Responsibilities):

• Leadership and Team Management:
• Lead and inspire the Structures Engineering team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and development of team members, ensuring the team is equipped with the skills and knowledge to meet project demands.
• Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and provide mentorship to team members.


• Project Oversight and Management:
• Manage multiple projects from concept through to production, ensuring on-time delivery within aggressive schedule goals
• Develop project plans, allocate resources, and track progress against milestones.
• Coordinate with other departments such as aerodynamics, propulsion, and systems engineering to ensure integrated project execution.


• Structural Design and Analysis:
• Supervise the design and analysis of aircraft structural components, ensuring compliance with performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the use of advanced CAD and FEA tools for structural analysis and design.
• Lead efforts in material selection and testing for high-temperature and high-stress environments.


• Innovation and Technology Development:
• Promote continuous improvement and innovation in structural design processes and materials.
• Identify and implement new technologies and methodologies to enhance the performance and efficiency of hypersonic aircraft structures.


• Risk Management and Problem Solving:
• Identify potential risks in the structural design process and develop mitigation strategies.
• Address and resolve technical issues, ensuring the structural integrity and reliability of designs under extreme conditions.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate structural components with other systems.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including engineers, project managers, and executives, to align project objectives and deliverables.


• Budget and Resource Management:
• Develop and manage budgets for structural engineering projects, ensuring efficient allocation and use of resources.

About You (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in structural engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Extensive experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. CATIA, SolidWorks) and FEA tools (e.g. ANSYS, Abaqus).
• Experience with structural testing, validation, and certification processes.
• Proven track record in leading and managing engineering teams, with strong mentorship and coaching skills.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and resource management.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• High level of initiative and utilizes a proactive approach to address challenges and opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Extensive experience in the aerospace or defense industry, with a focus rockets or aircraft (preferred).