Structures Engineer

Company Overview

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas—including airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special mission aviation, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation.

In the Aircraft Modifications Structures Engineer role, you will provide engineering design and certification support for the integration of structural provisions and installations supporting avionics and special missions equipment installations into general aviation, business, transport and military derivative aircraft. This role will support major alterations and Supplemental Type Certificate development managed by both the FAA and the Peregrine ODA within Metrea Aerospace Design.

• Review customer requirements including Statement(s) of Work.
• Apply engineering principles such as structural load paths, material properties, corrosion protection, electrical and thermal conductivity, noise and vibration, aerodynamic characteristics, weight and balance, electromagnetic interference, complex shapes and surfaces, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform aircraft surveys and collect required data if needed. Some (less than 20%) travel may be required.
• Design aircraft sheet metal parts, machined parts, and honeycomb panel assemblies using Solid Works, aircraft design standards, standard aviation hardware and industry practices.
• Create Installation Data Package (Technical Data Package) including systems and fabrication, assembly and installation drawings, master data lists, drawings and reports.
• Write Engineering Orders, create installation instructions.
• Coordinate with management, other engineers and shop technicians to develop design requirements and incorporate design changes. Adhere to company standards for configuration control, file management and change control.
• Demonstrate mechanical and spatial ability to interpret design information from 2D engineering drawings and 3D models with strong attention to detail.
• Multi-task and maintain a positive attitude in a fast paced, changing environment. Work independently with limited oversight but ask questions when necessary.

• Four+ year engineering degree preferred.
• 2-10 years of experience designing/engineering the installation of aircraft equipment, ideally in a special missions modification environment.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• USA Passport, available for domestic & international travel (occasional).

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, and 2 years (required) of relevant design and installation of avionics systems.

Computer

Skills:

Solid Works, Microsoft Office Suite.

• Comprehensive medical plan options
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Dental and vision coverage
• 6% employer 401(k) match
• Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
• Generous PTO
• Life and disability insurance
• Long-term and Short-term disability coverage
• AD&D Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidized gym membership / plans throughWellhub

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

This is a full-time exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available as business needs require.

Tampa, FL

This job operates in an office setting.

Less than 20% travel.