Lead Structural Engineer (Composites)

Full time

Long Beach, California, USA

As an electric aviation startup, we believe in making the world a better, cleaner, and
more connected place. We believe in the potential of electric vertical takeoff and
landing (eVTOL) aircraft to lead us to our vision. We are designing our next
generation eVTOL and growing our team of world class aviation professionals. We are
seeking self-driven, passionate lead structural engineer to join our us on this journey. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee structural composite projects from early design phases through
• introduction to production lines
• Lead structural composite manufacturing activities, and support external vendors and technical partners
• Lead structural assemblies through aircraft integration
• Work closely with a cross functional project team to develop manufacturing processes, tooling and equipment, procedures, quality control points, and inspection plans.
• Improve manufacturing processes by researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment
• Define and document business processes and best practices, to establish foundation for Manufacturing Engineering

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace
• Engineering, or related technical discipline, with a focus on Composites Manufacturing, (PhD preferred)
• 10+ years of experience working as a structural or manufacturing engineer in a production environment, preferably high-volume composites, aviation/aerospace
• Comfortable working with others to create new solutions to problems; able to take experience working in regulated environments and adapt that knowledge to a new type of product and industry
• Experience with Composite part fabrication: prepreg layup, vacuum bagging, trimming, drilling, surface preparation, structural bonding, ATP/AFP

Experience in tool design for complex assemblies, layup, bonding, and automation (preferred)

Our company does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran
status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Structural Engineer (Composite)

Full time

Long Beach, California, USA

Responsibilities:

• Perform structural analysis by hand calculations and finite element methods.
• Knowledge of aerospace materials properties and selection as well as
• processing, including Heat Treat and Coatings for aerospace requirements
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in creation of design concepts using
• hand sketches, and CAD tools. CAD experience in CATIA (preferred)
• Perform basic measurements and simple inspection processes
• Support the development of advanced composite hardware and vehicle designs
• that include materials with tailored RF properties.
• Actively participate in development and production of composite components.
• Write engineering reports, typically to document analysis and test results

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, with a focus on Structural Engineering and Composites Manufacturing, (Master’s degree preferred)
• Five + years of experience in a relevant design/analysis/development environment, preferably for commercial aviation
• Experience with non-linear and advanced Finite Element analyses (3D woven composites) and structural dynamic analyses (sine, random, rigid body dynamics), including analytical techniques and numerical simulation tools
• Knowledge of manufacture of mechanical components and assemblies with emphasis in complex electromechanical systems, or large structures
• Experience with an understanding of the fundamentals of structural dynamics, multi-body dynamics, plasticity, and damage
• Experience analyzing composite structures
• Experience with design and fabrication techniques for composites

Our company does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

For more information about both of these roles, please contact John Del Rico on (310) 734-9538 or by email at John.delrico@maviate.us

Electrical Engineer

In this role, you will be overseeing the safe integration of all electric systems within the aircraft – including motors, speed controllers, batteries, flight control system and avionics.

Responsibilities:

• Wiring architecture from motors and ESCs to main batteries
• Avionics installation and wiring
• Battery installation and testing
• Undertake live working on high voltage battery assemblies
• Battery cooling system testing working alongside wider team
• Ability to monitor and analyse battery management systems
• Engaging with the wider aircraft assembly team and engineers.

Qualifications

• Needs to have experience working with battery systems for electric vehicles (aerospace applications preferred but not essential)
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or other relevant discipline (not essential depending on experience)
• Experience working with HV systems and lithium-based batteries
• Strong mathematical ability
• Ability to work in a small team