Role

Sorian Aerospace is building a high-performance fighter-class jet for adversary air (Red Air) missions and advanced pilot training. The goal: deliver the maneuverability, integrated electronic warfare, BVR targeting, autonomous flight, CCA interoperability, and flight experience of front-line fighters — at a fraction of the cost. As Lead Structures Engineer, you’ll own the airframe design from concept through flight. You’ll define the outer mold line, internal structure, load paths, and material systems — and see your work go from design to air in record time. This is a hands-on role with real ownership, not a design-by-committee job. You’ll lay the structural foundation for an aircraft built to fly and fight.

Responsibilities

Lead the airframe design from concept to flight, including OML definition, load-bearing structures, and substructure layout
Contribute directly to CAD modeling, FEA, and real-time problem solving
Optimize structural components for performance, cost, and manufacturability
Select materials and manufacturing methods to meet performance and production goals
Ensure designs meet safety, structural, and integration requirements
Collaborate closely with propulsion, avionics, and systems engineering teams for seamless integration
Build and guide a small team of high-agency engineers who think clearly and execute quickly

Requirements

5–8 years of end-to-end experience in aerospace structural design and hardware delivery
Proficiency with CAD (CATIA, NX, or similar) and FEA tools (NASTRAN, HyperMesh)
Strong knowledge of aerospace materials, composites, and stress analysis methods
Proven ability to execute under aggressive timelines in development environments
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required

Results

Deliver a complete structural system ready for integration and flight
Establish a design and iteration pipeline that accelerates development
Create a culture of precision, speed, and accountability within the structures team

Availability

Full-time, based in Long Beach, CA
Some evenings and weekends may be required during development milestones

Compensation Range

$250,000–$300,000 base salary

generous equity
complete healthcare benefits for you and your dependents

Company Core Values

We run it hotter. We run it faster.
We challenge assumptions, move quickly, and prioritize execution over hierarchy.
We value engineers who take ownership, solve hard problems, and deliver working systems. To apply: Email your resume and a brief summary of the hardest thing you’ve ever worked on, why you cared, and whether it was worth it to structures@sorianaero.com or click the “Apply Now” button below.

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