Aerospace Engineering
Senior Aerospace Engineer
Cary, NC
$137,000 to $174,000 a year
The employer is a defense technology company developing sensors, communications and mission systems.
Our Cary office is growing, and we need a Senior Aerospace Engineer who can lead technical work from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative aerospace engineering group and report to the aerospace engineering manager. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Cary location.
What you’ll do
- Analyze aircraft and spacecraft structures and systems
- Run stress, thermal and dynamics analyses
- Work across design, manufacturing and supplier teams
- Write test plans and support qualification testing
- Prepare certification and compliance documentation
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience
- Solid understanding of aerospace structures or systems
- Experience with FEA tools such as NASTRAN or ANSYS
- Strong technical documentation skills
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- Composite structures experience
- Experience with FAA certification
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Cary, NC is $137,000 – $174,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Health savings account with employer contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Annual performance bonus
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
