Design Engineer - Reverse Engineering | Aerospace Components | Hands-On Problem Solver

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to reverse-engineer aerospace solutions that keep aircraft flying safely? Join a dynamic 30-person aerospace manufacturing team where your engineering expertise directly impacts aviation safety and component reliability.

Pave Talent is hiring on behalf of our client - an established aerospace component manufacturer specializing in aftermarket solutions for commercial and military aircraft. Known for their hands-on culture, collaborative engineering team, and direct customer partnerships with major airlines.

As Design Engineer, you'll drive component optimization projects that transform failed aerospace parts into reliable, cost-effective solutions. Your work will directly support airlines like American Airlines when OEMs can't provide the answers they need.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead reverse engineering projects analyzing failed aerospace components to develop improved aftermarket solutions
• Design and optimize components using SolidWorks to improve cost, weight, and robustness over original designs
• Create technical documentation packages including manufacturing drawings, test plans, and FAA compliance reports
• Collaborate directly with customers to understand performance requirements and develop value-added engineering solutions
• Support manufacturing transition working hands-on with production teams to ensure design manufacturability
• Conduct qualification testing developing test protocols to validate component performance parameters
• Problem-solve across product lifecycle from initial failure analysis through in-service support

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

What We Offer :

Competitive salary $90K-$120K plus 10% performance bonus. Comprehensive benefits from Day 1, relocation assistance available, and direct mentorship from experienced aerospace engineers. Join a close-knit team of 30 where every engineer's innovative ideas are valued and implemented.

Small company impact :  Work across the entire design process from customer problem to certified solution. No corporate silos - just hands-on engineering that makes a real difference in aviation safety.

Confidential search - your application is fully private. Ready to solve complex aerospace challenges? Apply and Pave Talent will contact qualified candidates within 24 hours!