Location
Wichita, Kansas
Posted
May 06, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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Job Description
Aerostructure (Airframe) Designer – Missionized Aircraft
The Aerostructure Designer focuses on the design, integration, and modification of aircraft primary and secondary structures to support the conversion of green (baseline) aircraft into missionized configurations. The successful candidate will develop detailed design solutions, interface with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure that all airframe modifications meet structural integrity, manufacturability, and certification requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop structural modifications and installations for mission equipment, antennas, sensors, and payload systems.
- Create and update 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings using CATIA V5/V6, ensuring adherence to aerospace standards and best practices.
- Integrate mission systems or structural modifications into the aircraft primary structure while maintaining load paths, weig...