Structures Engineer, Hypersonic Air Vehicles

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Structures Engineer developing hypersonic air vehicles with Fastwater Staffing. Focusing on aircraft structural parts and complex analysis in a multidisciplinary environment.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Utilize first principle methods and design tools to develop new aircraft products
Own development of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts and assemblies (metallic and composite) from preliminary design through prototype manufacturing
Perform complex modeling and finite element analysis at the detailed component level, major assembly level, and aircraft level (analysis simulations to include strength, buckling, damage tolerance, and delamination)
Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create solutions that are cost effective and easy to manufacture at rate
Conduct trade studies and perform design and analysis research of complex engineering concepts to determine an optimal solution for weight, performance, manufacturability, cost, and/or schedule
Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment to solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on schedule and cost objectives
Coordinate work with mechanical systems, systems integration, aerodynamics, manufacturing, project engineering, and other team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in aerospace or related industry
Strong technical knowledge in core engineering principles, fundamental mechanics of composite materials, design, analysis, testing, and fabrication
Deep understanding of load paths, design practices, and hand calculations to design robust structurally efficient assemblies
Proven ability to design high performance structures and execute their fabrication
Self-directed, results oriented, and capable of working in a dynamic environment
Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD Secret Clearance or higher
Experience with clean sheet aircraft configuration
Experience with high temperature materials
Experience with thermal gradient structural analysis
Siemens NX proficiency
Experience with fast paced prototype design and manufacture of uncrewed aircraft
Experience with high temperature materials selection
Prior experience working in high speed programs
Hands-on experience with manufacturing
Practical aircraft knowledge (pilots license, A&P, etc.)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Onsite engineering support at manufacturing and integration sites

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Hard Skills & Tools

finite element analysismodelingdesign for manufacturingload pathshand calculationshigh performance structuresthermal gradient structural analysiscomposite materialsmanufacturingprototype design

Soft Skills

self-directedresults orientedtime managementorganizational skillscommunication skills

Certifications

B.S. in Aerospace EngineeringB.S. in Mechanical EngineeringUS DoD Secret Clearance