Aeronautical Engineer

First Tek, Inc.

$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in an engineering discipline
  • Experience in airframe structure design and analysis
  • Experience with metallic and composite design
  • Proficient in CATIA V5 or 3DX
  • Active Top Secret security clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Lead integration and design synthesis across multiple engineering domains
  • Conduct system trade studies to enhance performance and reduce costs
  • Coordinate with fabrication and production teams for smooth operations
  • Generate and present technical materials to stakeholders and customers
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote a collaborative culture

Benefits

  • 4/10-A work schedule for improved work-life balance
  • Opportunity to work on next-generation weapon systems with real impact
  • Join a multi-disciplinary team at the forefront of aeronautical engineering
  • Engagement in a fast-paced, innovative environment
  • Chance to mentor early-career engineers and shape the future of the field
Full Job Description
Description: You will be the Aeronautical Engineer for the Advanced Development Programs - Skunk Works which is responsible for designing and integrating next-generation weapon systems.

What You Will Be Doing:
As the Aeronautical Engineer you will be responsible for driving the integration and design synthesis of Special Mission programs while collaborating across a multi-disciplinary team.

Your responsibilities will include:
Help lead integration and design synthesis across aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, thermodynamics, electronics, controls, and actuation.
Support and conduct multi-disciplinary system trade studies to optimize performance and cost.
Coordinate with fabrication, assembly, MRB, quality, and supply-chain teams to ensure smooth production operations.
Generate and present technical and administrative materials for customers and internal stakeholders.
Mentor early-career engineers and champion One-LM culture across cross-functional teams.

Who You Are:
You are a collaborative engineer with deep expertise in system integration and a proven track record in leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Your communication skills enable you to influence diverse teams and mentor the next generation of talent. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are driven to deliver innovative solutions that have real impact.

Basic Qualifications :
• Bachelor's or above Degree in an Engineering Discipline
• Experience in airframe structure design and analysis
• Experience with metallic and composite design
• Experience with CATIA V5 and or 3DX

Desired skills :
• Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Experience working with LM Client
• Experience interacting with suppliers, external customers and Production Operation
• MRB coordination and support
• Experience with hand stress analysis
• Experience with hypersonic boost-glide systems

Custom Fields:
Name: Security Clearance Comments
Value: Active TS required

Name: Security Clearance
Value: Top Secret

Name: Work Schedule
Value: 4/10-A

Name: Does this role require access to ECI information
Value: Yes

Name: Worksite Classification
Value: Worker will work Onsite Full Time

Name: OT Status
Value: non-Exempt

Name: Allow Expenses
Value: No

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