Aerospace Design Engineer I

Game Aerospace is a growing business that designs, manufactures, and sells composite airplanes. Our hand-crafted airplanes are delivered and flown around the world. For more information about the GameBird and our company, visit our website game.aero.

As an Aerospace Design Engineer I, you will be responsible for designing general aviation components and systems. You will contribute to projects involving both existing type-certified aircraft in production and new aircraft in development. Using your education and early career experience, you will ensure that aircraft are designed and constructed in alignment with company, industry, and regulatory standards. This role is hands-on, collaborative, and offers the opportunity to grow your engineering expertise while directly impacting the safety, performance, and innovation of our aircraft.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Design components, sub-assemblies, and systems relative to general aviation aircraft. This involves generating concepts, developing designs, validating assumptions and data, creating 3D drawings, testing designs, and gaining relevant approvals.
• Create, issue, and revise certification programs, test plans, and reports.
• Issue and update compliance documents and reports.
• Collaborate with the Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) on major change approvals and provide regular status updates to Lead and Principal Engineers.
• Maintain the change register and conduct design audits with the ACO.
• Work with FAA and foreign regulators on type certificate validations.
• Using SolidWorks, create, modify, and update engineering drawings for both individual components and large, complex assemblies in accordance with company procedure manuals.
• Collaborate with the production team to improve product quality, production efficiency, and workplace safety.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in aerospace design or manufacturing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language.
• Proficient with 3D modeling software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Ability to follow a structured design and certification process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Composite design and fabrication experience.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
• Knowledge of standard aviation fasteners and AN hardware.
• Previous experience as a private or professional pilot.

Personal Attributes that Lead to Success:

• High intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial, creative thinker and problem-solver, fast learner, with demonstrated initiative.
• High level of maturity and ability to work in a team setting or independently.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves to help drive results.
• Unquestionable ethics and personal integrity.
• Passion for aircraft, flying, and all things aviation.

What We Offer:

At Game Aerospace, Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay reflective of your experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with a 4% company match
• Paid time off, holidays, and flexibility when possible
   

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the candidate in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may evolve or change over time.

Game Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status of protected veteran, among other things or status as a qualified individual with a disability.