Description
Design Engineer – Thermoplastic Composites (Aerospace)
Join our team as a Design Engineer specializing in thermoplastic composites, where you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of aerospace innovation. This position offers the opportunity to lead the full lifecycle of composite structure development—from concept and design through analysis, testing, and certification. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance, manufacturable, and certifiable solutions for advanced aerospace systems.
What You’ll Do
Design & Modeling: Create aerospace components using thermoplastic composites with 3D CAD tools, applying GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards.
Analysis: Conduct structural and thermal evaluations using FEA software (Abaqus, ANSYS) to ensure durability and performance.
Manufacturing Collaboration: Partner with production teams on DFM/DFA and advanced processes such as ATL, AFP, stamp forming, and welding.
Prototype & Testing: Support builds, testing activities, and certification documentation.
Compliance & Documentation: Maintain design records, configuration control, and adherence to FAA, EASA, and AS9100 standards.
Team Contribution: Participate in design reviews and collaborate with materials, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams while mentoring peers.
Skills
cad software, fea, airframe design, composite manufacturing, gd&t, faa
Top Skills Details
cad software, fea, airframe design, composite manufacturing
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Post Falls, ID.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $115000.00/yr.
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Post Falls,ID.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2025.
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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