Experienced Design Engineer

At Re:

Build, our mission is to ensure the next generation of important products are made, at scale, in America. We are laying the foundation for a better future for our customers, employees, and communities by revitalizing America's manufacturing base and creating meaningful jobs across the country, including in historically deindustrialized regions.
We operate an advanced, end-to-end manufacturing platform that partners with industrial companies and innovators to take products from first concept to full-scale production in critical verticals including aerospace and defense, electrification, medical, energy and environment, and robotics and automation.
The way we operate is as important as the work we do. It's guided by The Re:

Build Way, 16 principles that shape how we collaborate with each other, partner with our customers and vendors, and contribute to the communities where we operate.(link to The Re:Build Way principles )

Answer Engineering, a Re:

Build Manufacturing company, is an exceptional engineering firm providing aerospace design and analysis services to companies around the world. The team tackles challenging engineering problems ranging from electric vertical take-off platforms (EVTOL) to space tourism. To meet the demands of our customers, Answer Engineering is embarking on building a first-class support organization to ensure the engineering team can remain focused on engineering challenges.

Answer Engineering is a casual work environment where discussions take place in the open, events are frequent including company BBQs and ski trips, and our office remains stocked with a variety of snacks and beverage options. Answer Engineering reinforces the value of having a diverse workforce and promotes equity and inclusion for all employees.

Who are we looking for?

As an Experienced Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design of aerospace structures and lead teams of younger engineers. This position will encompass all program cycles including concept design, prototyping, analysis, modeling, drafting, manufacturing, testing, and flight. You will frequently use CAD programs to bring conceptual ideas to reality. Significant experience with multiple CAD packages (Catia, Inventor, NX, Solid Works, Creo) is required.

What you get to do!

• Design of primary and secondary aerospace structures and systems
• Creating and delivering CAD models and presentations to customers
• Communicate across engineering disciplines to make program critical decisions
• Identify core issues, develop solutions, and effectively communicate the impacts across internal and external teams
• Lead, mentor, and collaborate with other engineers, both internally and externally
• Develop supporting material for design such as bill of materials, assembly or installation procedures, and weight optimization trades

• 5 plus years of proven experience
• Engineering degree, preferably in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• Demonstrated experience designing composite and metallic parts and assemblies
• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident with the ability to obtain a security clearance

• Proficient with multiple CAD programs such as Catia or Solidworks
• Familiar with analysis packages such as FEMAP and NASTRAN (or equivalent)
• Proficient in designing parts, assemblies, and installation drawings following GD&T (ASME Y14.5) standard methodologies
• Solid understanding of aerospace materials, hardware, and fabrication techniques
• Familiar with fabrication, inspection, and repair of composites and metallic parts and assemblies
• Experience with design lifecycle and configuration management systems
• Hands on experience with machining and composite layup
• Test plan…