Airframe Engineer - San Francisco CA - APR26

Location

San Francisco CA

Position Id

EB-7918455512

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Airframe Engineer - San Francisco, CA - APR26 - 0701 (contract)

Our client, in the San Francisco CA area focused on developing autonomous cargo aircraft for defense and commercial applications, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Structures to support the design, build, and testing of aircraft structures and flight-critical systems as part of its growing engineering team.

Position purpose/core responsibilities:

Main Duties:

• Assist in the design of airframe structures and subsystems (flight controls, landing gear, propulsion, avionics).
• Develop CAD models and support structural analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Support material selection, manufacturing, and assembly.
• Assist in ground and flight testing activities.
• Prepare technical documentation and design reports.
• Support production and continuous improvement of structural systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field (master's preferred).
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience with aircraft structures or flight-critical hardware is a plus.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar).
• Knowledge of structural analysis methods (classical and finite element analysis).
• Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical principles.
• Familiarity with aerospace certification processes is a plus
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as required.

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