Aerospace Design Engineer - Weights Job at Natilus, San Diego, CA

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  • Natilus
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Natilus is building the next generation of aviation through the development of blended-wing-body aircraft, delivering a step-change in overall efficiency. Our growing family of aircraft is designed to make air travel more sustainable while fundamentally improving the economics of commercial flight and the operational effectiveness of defense logistics.

By combining advanced aerodynamics with innovative design, Natilus aircraft achieve exceptional fuel efficiency, increased payload capacity, and seamless compatibility with existing airport infrastructure. With hundreds of aircraft valued in the billions of dollars already on order, we are redefining how aircraft are designed, built, and operated, representing a meaningful evolution in modern aviation

Work Summary:

Natilus is seeking a Design Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for the CAD-based design and development of aircraft structures and systems throughout the design lifecycle as well as leading and maintaining overall vehicle weights analysis. The engineer creates and maintains vehicle level weights analysis while supporting integration across structures, systems, and manufacturing. Working closely with cross-functional teams, this role contributes from conceptual design through detailed design, build, and iteration to support the successful development of the aircraft


Main Responsibilities:

  • Accurately track, maintain, and drive vehicle-level weights analysis
  • Apply technical knowledge to the aircraft structural design and systems integration from concept through detailed design
  • Create, update, and maintain CAD models and drawings
  • Develop detailed designs of composite parts for manufacturing
  • Coordinate and collaborate with members of the manufacturing, systems, and analysis teams

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as designer or in a closely related role
  • Experience with mass properties estimation methods
  • Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
  • Foundational understanding of aircraft weights and balance
  • Proficiency with NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks
  • Familiarity with FAA Part 23 and 25 requirements

Desired Experience :

  • Kickoff through production program experience
  • Rapid prototype program experience
  • Hands-on composite build experience
  • Structural testing experience

Core Behaviors:

  • Build trust through ownership, transparency, and follow-through
  • Communicates clearly, directly, and respectfully across teams
  • Lead by example and model expected behaviors
  • Ability to give and receive direct, constructive feedback
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with evolving priorities

Travel Requirements:

Occasional travel and on-site work at the local hangar may be required

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medica, Dental, Vision)
Retirement Plan – 401k
Unlimited PTO
Onsite Gym Access

Natilus Inc. hires solely based on qualifications, merit and competence. Natilus Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Natilus Inc. does not hire on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Please note: Recruiters will never ask for sensitive personal or financial information during the application phase

Job Tags

Full time, Local area

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