About the job
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 Leadership
- Lead 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.

