Structures Design Engineer

Job Title Structures Design Engineer Who are we?

As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,500 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.9 billion euros in 2025. With its family ownership, Daher has been focused on innovation since its creation in 1863. With locations in 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, Daher designs and develops value-added solutions for its aeronautical and industrial customers and partners

We’re looking for a Structures Aircraft Design Engineer to join our Product Engineering team and support the type design of all Kodiak aircraft. This role spans production support, fleet sustainment, and new product development, working in compliance with 14 CFR Part 23.What You’ll DoSupport aircraft production through manufacturability improvements and non‑conformance substantiation

Develop and release 3D CAD models and engineering drawings

Perform structural analysis to validate design changes and repairs

Investigate and resolve structural issues from the field

Develop customer‑driven design improvements and structural repairs

Contribute to new aircraft models and future product development

Collaborate cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, Certification, and Engineering teams

What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related Engineering5+ years of aerospace industry experience

Strong background in aircraft structures and certification (14 CFR Part 23)
CAD expertise (Siemens NX preferred)
Proven experience with classical structural analysis methods

Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Experience

FEA tools and methods

FAA/EASA delegation experience

Composite and metallic structural repairs

Aircraft manufacturing and certification support

PLM systems (Teamcenter preferred)
Why Join Kodiak Aircraft At Kodiak Aircraft, quality and safety are foundational to everything we do. You’ll work alongside dedicated professionals who are passionate about aviation excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. We offer an opportunity to make a direct impact on the safety, reliability, and performance of our aircraft.

Information related to the position:

The compensation range is $80,000 to $95,000 base salary plus an annual target bonus. Any prospective offer will take into account the overall experience the successful candidate brings to the role. Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience. At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees.

Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.

Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.
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