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HIKINEX

Structures Engineer, Hypersonic Air Vehicles

HIKINEX

. Utilize first principle methods and design tools to develop new aircraft products .

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