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UAV Composite Design Engineer (Fixed-Wing) | SolidWorks / 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA | 2+ YearsAbout the roleWe’re looking for a Composite Design Engineer who’s comfortable owning real airframe work—not just pretty CAD. You’ll design the composite skin and internal structure for our fixed-wing UAVs , take parts from early concepts through production-ready releases, and work side-by-side with composites, structures, and integration to make sure what we design can actually be built, assembled, and maintained. What you’ll doDesign composite airframe parts for fixed-wing UAVs: fuselage shells, wing skins, access panels, fairings, covers , and the internal structure that ties it all together—ribs, spars, bulkheads, frames, stiffeners, mounts . Build clean, well-organized 3D CAD models and assemblies in SolidWorks or 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA , keeping configurations and revisions under control. Make designs that are fabrication-friendly from day one—thinking through bond lines, hard points, inserts, sandwich panels/cores, fastener strategy, trim lines, and load paths . Own the interfaces and packaging inside the airframe: battery and avionics bays, harness routing, antennas, payload mounting, cooling/venting, service access , and the little details that save hours during assembly. Create clear 2D drawings and release packages (GD&T where it matters, tolerances that make sense, hole callouts, BOMs, assembly details) so production isn’t guessing. Support mold/tooling-ready part design: parting strategy, flanges, datums, locators, alignment features , and all the practical stuff that makes composite parts repeatable. Work closely with the composites team to match real processes—vacuum bagging, curing, bonding, trimming, post-processing —and adjust designs quickly when the shop floor teaches us something. Stay involved through builds and test cycles: solve fit issues, drive engineering changes , and keep improving weight, strength, manufacturability, and maintainability. What we’re looking for2+ years of hands-on experience designing composite structures (UAV/aerospace/lightweight structures). Fixed-wing UAV experience is required. Strong CAD skills in SolidWorks and/or 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA (surfacing and large assemblies are a plus). A practical understanding of composite design fundamentals—bonded joints, cores, inserts/hard points, tolerance stack-ups, and structural interfaces . Someone who communicates well with fabrication and production, and can turn feedback into better design fast. Nice to haveExperience with prepreg, wet layup, infusion , and honeycomb/foam core structures. Exposure to working alongside structures/FEA and basic sizing decisions. Familiarity with PDM/PLM and engineering change workflows. Why join usYou’ll own meaningful airframe work. This isn’t a “supporting role” where your designs sit on a drive—your parts will fly, and you’ll be involved from concept to build. Fast feedback loop. You’ll work closely with composites and integration, see your designs on the shop floor, and iterate quickly instead of waiting weeks for answers. Real-world engineering, not just theory. You’ll design for weight, strength, manufacturability, and maintainability—balancing trade-offs the way it actually works in UAV programs. Room to grow. As the platform scales, you’ll get opportunities to take on larger assemblies, lead sub-systems, and influence how the airframe is designed and built. Hands-on, problem-solving culture. We value engineers who roll up their sleeves, ask the right questions, and make practical decisions that move the product forward. You’ll be part of a team that supports you. Clear priorities, direct access to the people building and testing, and a culture where good work gets noticed and backed. Eligible employees may be considered for an annual recognition bonus, based on performance and company results.