Mechanical Design, Structures & Airframe – Engineer II/Senior

Heart Aerospace is an electric aviation company focused on electrifying regional air travel through the development of battery-electric aircraft. The company is designing the ES-30, a 30-seat electric regional aircraft intended to serve short-haul routes with zero CO2 emissions, offering airlines a fundamentally lower-cost operating model compared to conventional turboprop or jet aircraft. Heart Aerospace also operates the X1 experimental aircraft as part of its development program to validate core technologies ahead of the ES-30's entry into service. The company's mission is centered on decarbonizing aviation, starting with regional routes where electric propulsion is most technically and economically viable. By targeting short-distance air travel, Heart Aerospace aims to eliminate direct carbon emissions on these segments while making regional connectivity more affordable for both operators and passengers. The company has secured investment from leading venture capital firms aligned with electrification and decarbonization goals, as well as strategic investments from major airlines that have also signed on as early customers. Heart Aerospace was founded in Sweden and has established a presence in the United States, with its listed address in Torrance, California. The company represents a new generation of aerospace manufacturers betting that advances in battery technology and electric drivetrains can transform commercial aviation, beginning with the regional segment where routes are short enough to make today's battery energy density practical.

At Heart Aerospace, we’re shaping the future of sustainable aviation with the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric aircraft designed to carry 30 passengers with a 200 km all-electric, zero-emission range and an extended 400 km hybrid range. Heart is targeting type certification by the end of the decade.

Your Mission

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, Structures & Airframe, you will design, analyze, and develop aircraft structural components. You will collaborate cross functionally to the design of the fuselage, wing, and empennage, working with both composite and metallic materials, while gaining hands-on exposure to certified aerospace hardware development in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a mechanical or aerospace engineer to contribute to the design and development of next-generation aircraft structures while building strong engineering fundamentals and growing into increased technical responsibility over time.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• This role is a Responsible Engineer (RE) who focuses on the design and development of aircraft structural components.
• Create and release 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and documentation using NX/Teamcenter or equivalent tools.
• Optimize structural performance for cost and mass.
• Perform structural analyses, hand calculations, and FEA activities with mentorship.
• Define structural requirements, specifications, and test plans.
• Own structural testing activities, data review, and documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and test teams to resolve design and build issues.
• Participate in design reviews, continuous improvement and best practices.
• Learn and apply aerospace standards, GD&T, and manufacturing fundamentals.

(This position can be hired as a Mechanical Design Engineer II or Senior Mechanical Design Engineer) 

Skills & Requirements:

You'll Bring These Qualifications for Mechanical Design Engineer II, Structures & Airframe:

• 2+ years of professional experience in structural design, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with CAD tools such as Siemens NX, CATIA, Creo, or SolidWorks
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals, structural mechanics, and first principles
• Exposure to composite and/or metallic structures through coursework, projects, or early industry experience
• Familiarity with GD&T and basic manufacturing concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and take technical direction
• Passion for aircraft design and interest in sustainable aviation

You'll Bring These Qualifications for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Structures & Airframe:

• 5+ years experience in composite structural design
• Experience with CAD tools such as Siemens NX, CATIA, Creo, or SolidWorks
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals, structural mechanics, and first principles
• Familiarity with GD&T and basic manufacturing concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and take technical direction
• Passion for aircraft design and interest in sustainable aviation

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:

• Worked in a startup environment.
• Hands-on exposure to composite or aluminum part fabrication.
• Familiarity with NX, CATIA, or other advanced CAD platforms.
• Academic or early exposure to FAA/EASA certification concepts.
• Introductory experience with FEA tools and structural analysis methods.
• Experience leading or working with structural testing, instrumentation, or data analysis.
• Master’s degree (or progress toward one) in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.

Base Pay Range:

• Mechanical Design Engineer II - $124,000 - $155,000.
• Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - $140,000 - $176,000.