Aerospace Structures Engineer Specialist - Additive Manufacturing & UAV Platforms

Aerospace Structures Engineer Specialist - Additive Manufacturing & UAV Platforms

Description -*

Company Overview*

HPinc is the leader inAdditive Manufacturing (3D Printing)next-generation aerospace drones as a manufacturing solution for high-performance, mass-producedUnmanned Aerial Systems (UAS/Drones). We are dedicated to rapid innovation, customer-focused development, and pushing the boundaries of lightweight, robust aerospace structures. Join our dynamic team and help shape the future of flight.

Job Summary*

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivatedAerospace Structures Engineerwith a minimum of5 years of experienceto lead and manage customer-driven structural development programs for our drone platforms. This critical role focuses on translating customer requirements into scalable, mass-producible designs optimized using HP leading additive manufacturing (3D printing) technology. The ideal candidate will be the primary technical interface with key customers, guiding projects from concept through final delivery and mass production.

Key Responsibilities*

Customer & Program Management*

Serve as the primary technical point of contactfor external customers, managing expectations and ensuring clear communication throughout the development lifecycle.

Translate complex customer programs into Statements of Work (SOWs) and operational requirementsinto detailed, actionable engineering specifications and structural design solutions for drone platforms.

Manage multiple customer development projects, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with certification standards.

Conduct and present detailedtechnical reviews and progress updatesto both internal stakeholders and external customers.

Structures Design & Analysis*

• Leaddetailed design, analysis (FEA), and optimizationof primary and secondary drone airframe structures with Ho FEA specialist (e.g., wings, fuselage, rotor components).• Specialization inDesign for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM)for light-weighting and part consolidation.• Validate designs throughstress, strain, fatigue, and flutter analysisto ensure compliance with relevant aerospace standards.• Oversee and define requirements forstructural testing(coupon, component, and full-scale) to validate analytical models and designs.

• Collaborate closely with the manufacturing team toindustrialize additively manufactured componentsfor repeatable, high-volume production.• Develop and managematerial selection and process specificationsunique to aerospace-grade 3D printed components.• Ensure all structural designs meet strictMass Production, Cost, and Qualitytargets while maintaining performance and airworthiness.

• Master degreee in aeronautics• Experience withUAS/Drone platform development.• Familiarity with the challenges and solutions formass production of 3D printed parts.• Knowledge of composite materials design and manufacturing.