Principal Aerospace Engineer

Who are Answer Engineering and Re:Build Manufacturing?

Answer Engineering, a Re:Build Manufacturing company, is an exceptional engineering firm providing aerospace design and analysis services to companies around the world. The team tackles challenging engineering problems ranging from electric vertical take-off platforms (EVTOL), to space tourism. To meet the demands of our customers, Answer Engineering is embarking on building a first-class support organization to ensure the engineering team can remain focused on engineering challenges. Answer Engineering is a casual work environment where discussions take place in the open, events are frequent including company BBQs and ski trips, and our office remains stocked with a variety of snacks and beverage options. Answer Engineering reinforces the value of having a diverse workforce and promotes equity and inclusion for all employees.

Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential.

Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. We’ve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services, and we’re leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Principal Aerospace Engineer to own the design and analysis of innovative engineering solutions and guide small teams of engineers on customer projects. This role spans the entire product lifecycle, from concept development and prototyping to detailed analysis, manufacturing, testing, and flight.

What you get to do!

• Lead and manage projects, guiding a small team of engineers through execution.
• Collaborate with customers to define project scope, develop schedules, and allocate resources to ensure successful delivery.
• Create and enhance design and analysis tools to improve efficiency across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Provide technical expertise, mentorship, and strategic guidance to engineering team members.
• Facilitate cross-disciplinary communication to drive critical program decisions.
• Identify key challenges, develop innovative solutions, and effectively convey their impact to both internal and external stakeholders.

What you will bring to the Team

Must have:

• 10+ years of demonstrated engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent education/work experience)
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace and defense, including work on aerospace development projects such as new aircraft, aircraft modifications, aircraft systems, and spacecraft
• 4+ years of experience in the design and analysis of composite and metallic structures
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with CAD and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software, such as CATIA, SolidWorks, Creo, FEMAP, etc.
• 3+ years of expertise in aircraft external loads, performance, stability, and control

Other Qualifications:

• Moderate travel
• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident with the ability to obtain a security clearance
• Significant experience drafting parts, assemblies, and installation drawings using GD&T (ASME Y14.5) best practice
• Hands on experience with machining and composite part fabrication

Salary Range

• $147,000 - $220,000 depending on experience

The BIG payoff

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