Structure & Payload Design Engineers

We have multiple openings with our client for Structure & Payload Design Engineers (Levels 3 and 4) in North Charleston, SC.

Key Details:

• Must be fully onsite (5 days/week)
• Relocation assistance is not available. Candidates must be willing to relocate at their own expense.
• 6-month contract-to-hire (client intends to convert successful contractors to full-time employees after the initial 6-month period)

Level 3 Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Structural, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience
• Candidates with a Master's degree from an ABET-accredited program may qualify with at least 3 years of experience

Level 4 Requirements:

• Master's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• Minimum 9 years of relevant engineering experience

Role Overview: The selected engineers will support the design, integration, and certification of aircraft structures and interior payload systems throughout the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include:

• Structural and interior payload design utilizing 3D CAD tools
• Aircraft interior design support, including stow bins and crew areas
• Design verification and validation through analysis and testing
• Supplier coordination and production support
• Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, and program teams
• Development of new design and analysis processes

Preferred Experience:

• Aerospace structures or aircraft interior design
• FAA Part 25 and/or EASA experience
• Materials and structural design experience
• Program or project leadership
• Production support experience

Note: Candidates with strong automotive design engineering experience may be considered, even if they do not have direct aircraft experience.