Staff Engineer, Airframe Design

Company Overview:

At Overair, we are dedicated to bringing next generation sustainable air transportation to everyone.  Our answer is Butterfly, an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft designed to safely and affordably carry passengers over traffic and congestion.  Butterfly leverages over two decades of VTOL aircraft development, patented VTOL technology, and flight vehicle experience. 

Overair believes in the lofty goals of sustainable air mobility and we are committed to solving the hard challenges along the way.  We are building an industry leading team covering an expanse of skills, talents, and expertise in order to build a superior electric VTOL aircraft.  If you enjoy solving difficult problems, and seeing your ideas and visions expressed in flight hardware, we want you on our team.

Job Overview:

Overair is seeking a Staff Airframe Design Engineer to take ownership of significant components of the aircraft structure.  You will be responsible for the design and analysis of composite and metallic parts and assemblies for the aircraft.  This role requires the candidate to thrive in a high paced environment and be comfortable with the design, development, and test life cycle of rapid aerospace R&D.  This role will include interfacing with engineering management, certification authorities, operations, external suppliers, and fellow design engineers, so strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.

This is a full-time onsite position.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Generate and evaluate conceptual layouts for primary and secondary aircraft structure
• Define key system requirements and take ownership of them through the design life-cycle
• Design composite and metallic parts for primary and secondary flight structures and subsequent assemblies
• Perform initial sizing of parts, components, and assemblies (Hand calculations, spreadsheets, initial FEA/FEM)
• Peer review designs and drawings for intent, sizing, and manufacturability
• Support structural test efforts (ground and flight)
• Mentor other design engineers and analysts

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of post-degree technical engineering experience
• BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Extensive design aptitude and analytical mindset and a track record of composite part design in aerospace weight critical applications
• High competence in composite design fundamentals, joints, assemblies, and manufacturing
• Proficient in preliminary design utilizing engineering first principles
• Experience in airframe analysis methods
• Demonstrated ability to create parts, assemblies, and drawings using 3D CAD software such as 3DExperience, CATIA V6/V6, NX, and Solidworks
• Engineering leadership experience and mentoring other engineers
• Experience supporting ground and flight testing of complex systems
• Experience in an immersive technical project

Desired Qualifications

• Extensive Experience with finite element analytical tools such as HyperMesh, OptiStruct, Nastran, ANSYS, or similar
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills
• Expertise creating drawings per ASME Y14.5
• Experience with composite inspection (NDI) techniques and methods
• Familiarity with composite material allowables generation and test programs
• Exposure to design, analysis, and verification of certified composite aircraft structures e.g. 14CFR Part23/CS-23 or equivalent

Summary of Benefits:

• Overair pays 100% of the premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees and dependents.
• Flexible Spending Account with a company match of up to $1,000.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% company match, no vesting period, and immediate eligibility.
• 12 weeks of supplemental paid family leave.
• Company-paid Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Voluntary Life, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness insurance.  
• Employee equity incentive program (stock options).
• No cost Employee Assistance Program and Virtual Counseling.
• Generous paid time off policy, including 4 weeks of vacation, 10 holidays, 6 sick days, and volunteer time.

Overair expects to pay: $150,000-195,000 per year. Your level and the compensation package offered will be determined by location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Overair believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. We believe that by embracing different ideas and approaches, we enhance our ability to deliver the best results for our employees, our environment, and ultimately our business partners and customers. We foster a culture where all colleagues are able to share their passions and ideas in order that we may collectively embrace and overcome the challenges in our industry, and work toward a brighter future.

Overair is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.