Senior Mechanical Engineer - Composite Structures Rotorcraft Mission Equipment Company:

DART Aerospace Employment Type:

Full-time, Permanent Build Mission-Critical Aerospace Solutions DART Aerospace is a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission-critical equipment and certified solutions for the helicopter and aerospace industry. We are looking for a

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Composite Structures

to provide technical leadership in the design, development, integration and certification of advanced structural solutions for rotorcraft mission equipment. This is a senior, hands-on engineering role for someone who can take ownership of complex products from

concept through certification, production and in-service support , while providing technical guidance to other engineers. What You’ll Do Lead Composite Structural Design Lead the design and development of

composite structures and mechanical systems

for rotorcraft mission equipment. Develop structural concepts optimized for

weight, strength, durability, manufacturability, maintainability and lifecycle cost . Define composite laminate architectures, bonded joints, sandwich panel constructions and structural interfaces. Lead technical trade studies, design reviews and key engineering decisions. Own the Product Lifecycle Take technical ownership from

conceptual design through qualification, certification, production and fleet sustainment . Oversee detailed CAD models, engineering drawings, installation packages and product definition using

SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software . Manage engineering changes, including ECRs, ECOs and configuration documentation.



Support Analysis & Certification Work closely with stress analysts on

FEA, fatigue, damage tolerance, vibration, thermal and crashworthiness assessments . Support certification activities and compliance documentation. Contribute to qualification, environmental, vibration, EMC and flight testing programs. Drive Cross-Functional Integration Collaborate with

Systems Engineering, Avionics, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality, Flight Test, Certification and Supply Chain . Work directly with manufacturing teams and suppliers to improve composite fabrication, tooling, assembly, quality and repairability. Investigate design issues, manufacturing non-conformances and in-service failures through structured root cause analysis. Provide Technical Leadership Act as a technical authority for composite structural design within assigned programs. Mentor junior and intermediate engineers. Establish engineering best practices and conduct technical reviews. Represent Engineering in customer meetings, certification discussions, design reviews and technical audits. What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in

Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline . 8–12+ years of aerospace engineering experience . Significant experience in

composite structural design and integration .



Demonstrated experience taking aerospace structures through the

complete product lifecycle . Strong expertise in: Composite materials and laminate design Bonded structures and joints Structural interfaces Lightweight structural optimization Advanced proficiency with

SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software . Strong knowledge of

GD&T; / ASME Y14.5

and tolerance analysis. Experience collaborating with structural analysis teams using tools such as

MSC Nastran, ANSYS, Abaqus or HyperMesh . Strong understanding of aerospace composite manufacturing processes, including

tooling, bonding, curing, inspection and repair . Solid technical leadership, analytical, communication and project coordination skills. Preferred Experience Experience in one or more of the following would be a strong asset: Rotorcraft or helicopter mission equipment Rotorcraft vibration environments and structural dynamics FAA Part 27/29 or EASA CS-27/29 certification Military airworthiness requirements AS9100 quality systems Configuration management and design assurance Supplier technical management Multidisciplinary aerospace development programs Why Join DART Aerospace? You’ll work on specialized aerospace equipment used in demanding, mission-critical operations around the world. This position offers the opportunity to combine

hands-on engineering, technical ownership and leadership , while influencing products throughout their full lifecycle. If you have deep composite structures expertise and want to take technical ownership of challenging aerospace programs, we want to hear from you. ... Structures sandwich

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