Structures Design Engineer

Job Description

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide engineering support to production activities, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met. The role demands a strong understanding of rotorcraft structural systems and standard aeronautical structural installation design procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support resolution of complex nonconformities on the Final Assembly Line.
• Coordinate and review preparation of technical documents such as drawings, 3D models, CRs, and PPs.
• Manage and support complex aircraft design modifications.
• Lead design reviews and support customer-driven proposals.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development.
• Support troubleshooting of structural installations and ATP validation.
• Contribute to process improvements and documentation updates.
• Perform other duties and fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Execute and coordinate advanced design engineering tasks supporting the Structures Systems & Interiors Design teams objectives.
• Facilitate and lead high-level design reviews with customers, ensuring structural systems installations meet customer requirements.
• Represent the Structures Systems & Interiors Design Office in configuration board meetings and technical exchanges.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve structural system challenges, serving as a technical resource.
• Lead assigned design activities such as initial layouts and drawing reviews.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in an engineering environment, preferably aerospace.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for aerospace engineering.
• Effective communication ability across multiple technical areas and geographies.
• Proficiency in CATIA and Microsoft Office, with SAP preferred.
• Planning and organization skills.
• Mentoring capability.

• Ability to speak Italian (Preferred).
• ITAR Cleared (Preferred).

The position involves working closely with the Design Engineering Supervisor and Manager to support the introduction of complex structural design changes into production. The environment encourages collaboration with various departments to ensure alignment with program requirements and schedules. Dress code is business casual.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Philadelphia,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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