Aerospace Engineering
Principal Aerospace Engineer
Fort Wayne, IN
$153,000 to $195,000 a year
The employer is a defense technology company developing sensors, communications and mission systems.
Our Fort Wayne office is growing, and we need a Principal Aerospace Engineer who can set technical direction 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 Fort Wayne location.
What you’ll do
- Work across design, manufacturing and supplier teams
- Write test plans and support qualification testing
- Analyze aircraft and spacecraft structures and systems
- Prepare certification and compliance documentation
- Run stress, thermal and dynamics analyses
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
- Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience
- Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance may be required
- Strong technical documentation skills
- Solid understanding of aerospace structures or systems
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- Experience with FAA certification
- Composite structures experience
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Fort Wayne, IN is $153,000 – $195,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Commuter benefits
- Annual professional development and certification budget
- Paid professional licensing and society memberships
- Employee assistance program
- Health savings account with employer contribution
- Annual performance bonus
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.
