Principal Aerospace Engineer

RE Build Manufacturing • Englewood, CO

122d • $147,000 - $220,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees