Autonomy & Flight Controls Engineer

About the Role xtia is hiring an Associate Engineer focused on Structural Design in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. This position works closely with seasoned engineers to create structural solutions across different projects. The work directly supports safety, function, and sustainability in each design.

Discover XTI Aerospace:XTI Aerospace is at the forefront of innovation in xVTOL and powered-lift aircraft technologies. We are excited to introduce the TriFan 600, a revolutionary aircraft that merges the flexibility of helicopter vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) with the speed, range, and comfort of a fixed-wing airplane—transforming regional air travel.Join us in shaping the future of aerospace. If you are enthusiastic about pioneering advancements and ready to contribute to projects that change the way we travel, we invite you to explore our career opportunities and become part of our visionary team.Position Overview:The Senior Structural Design Engineer plays a crucial role in developing airframe structures within a 3D CAD environment. This position involves conducting trade studies, optimizing weight, and creating structural joint concepts in collaboration with stress engineers in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) setting. Responsibilities include packaging all systems within the airframe, coordinating system routing (hydraulics, fuel, wiring), and laying out all fasteners and associated hardware. Exceptional documentation of design choices, effective communication skills, and collaboration with suppliers are vital components of this role.Key Responsibilities:IPT LeadershipLead the IPT to advance structures, conduct analyses, perform trade studies, and support integration activities for the TriFan Demonstrator and type-certification program.Facilitate design decisions with IPT members, prepare review materials, and engage in design reviews and related milestone events.Coordinate and generate materials for all design reviews.Report to the Chief Engineer to ensure design integrity throughout the vehicle's release and construction phases.Collaborate with various IPT disciplines, including manufacturing, tooling, build teams, and stress analysis.Oversee the baseline configuration of the vehicle's structural design and related kinematics.Provide mentorship and training in air vehicle design processes.Structural Design:Manage structural configurations, weight optimization, and 3D system packaging.Sign off on all engineering documentation, including stress analyses.Conduct manufacturability reviews, support tooling design concepts, and coordinate design development.

About XTI Aerospace:XTI Aerospace stands at the forefront of aerospace innovation, specializing in cutting-edge xVTOL and powered-lift aircraft solutions. We are currently advancing the development of the TriFan 600, a revolutionary aircraft that merges the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities of helicopters with the speed, range, and comfort of fixed-wing airplanes, transforming the landscape of regional air travel.If you have a passion for pioneering aerospace advancements and are eager to contribute to projects that redefine modern transportation, we invite you to explore our career opportunities. Join us in a dynamic environment where every role presents a chance to make a significant impact on the future of aviation.Role Overview:As a Structural Design Engineer, you will play a critical role in the development of airframe structures using 3D CAD tools. Your responsibilities will include conducting trade studies, optimizing weight, and collaborating with stress personnel within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment. You will be tasked with packaging systems into the airframe, coordinating the routing of various systems such as hydraulics, fuel, and wiring, as well as ensuring the proper layout of fasteners and related hardware. Documenting design decisions and maintaining clear communication with suppliers is essential for this position.Key Responsibilities:Structural Design:Develop structural design concepts and guide them through the release process.Collaborate with IPT members, prepare review materials, and engage in design reviews and key baseline design events.Package equipment and systems into the 3D vehicle design.Select and lay out fasteners for the release of assemblies and installations.Support the maturation and release of assemblies within the 3D CAD environment.Supplier Coordination:Engage with key suppliers to ensure design integrity, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to schedules.Assist in generating Statements of Work (SOWs) to facilitate supplier bids and align with the structural design IPT objectives.Immediate Objectives (Next 90 Days):Become acclimated with XTI design tools and processes.Initiate the maturation of structural design concepts in preparation for supplier selection.