Aircraft Primary Structures Mechanical Design Engineer (NX)

Job Description

An employer in Waco, TX area is seeking multiple Aircraft Primary Structures Mechanical Design Engineers to support a large-scale aircraft modification program on a Bombardier Global 6500 platform. Unlike traditional component-focused design roles, this position offers the opportunity to work on aircraft-wide modifications affecting nearly every major area of the airframe. This role will focus on designing primary and secondary aircraft structures supporting the integration of large radar systems, communication systems, mission equipment, antennas, radomes, fairings, cooling systems, and other aircraft modifications.

Engineers will be responsible for developing structural solutions that react and distribute loads from both internal and external mission payloads, including large radar arrays and associated aircraft modifications while maintaining strict weight, performance, and airworthiness requirements.

In this role, you and your team will be responsible for developing and releasing detail, assembly, and installation drawings using Siemens NX while supporting structural reinforcements to aircraft frames, bulkheads, skins, stringers, and longerons. This position requires ownership of designs from initial concept through manufacturing, installation, and aircraft support, while collaborating closely with Stress Analysis, Systems Engineering, Weight & Balance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Installation teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong aircraft structural design experience, an understanding of aircraft load paths, and the ability to mentor junior engineers on a highly visible, weight-critical program.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or related Engineering discipline
• 6+ years of aircraft structural design experience supporting fixed-wing aircrafts
• Ability to obtain a clearance
• Experience designing primary and secondary aircraft structures
• Advanced proficiency with Siemens NX for 3D modeling and released 2D engineering drawings
• Prior experience developing detail, assembly, and installation drawings
• Proven experience supporting aircraft modification, integration, or special mission aircraft programs
• Strong understanding of aircraft loads, load paths, and structural design principles
• Experience designing metallic aircraft structures and supporting manufacturing activities
• Strong communication and coordination skills within cross-functional engineering teams
• Experience mentoring junior engineers
• Business jet, ISR, special mission, military aircraft, or aircraft modification experience
• Active Secret Clearance

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].