Senior Design Engineer

Game Composites and RecruitAERO Partnership

RecruitAERO provides best-in-class internal, direct recruitment support for Game Composites and we complement their efforts in continuing to bring skilled talent into the company. Are you inspired by working for an innovative company in the aerospace industry? Do you want benefits that protect both you and your family? Do you want to work for a company where people are priority and unique opportunities are present? Let's talk!

Why choose Game Composites?

Game Composites is a growing aircraft business that designs, manufactures, and sells composite aircraft. Building type-certified, high-performance aircraft under an FAA production certificate that are then delivered and flown all over the world, Game Composites is an agile innovator and top performer in the industry. Game Composites emphasizes the importance of precision, consistency, and reliability with unique opportunities provided to employees. Providing an environment of growth and change, Game Composites affords the opportunity to learn new skillsets and work for a company that invests in their employees.

Additional Perks:

• Medical coverage options with employer contribution (approximately 85% for employee and 50% for dependents).
• 4 (four) weeks of Paid Time Off that begins accruing on your first day of employment.
• 401(k) match up to 4% and vested immediately.
• Company flying club with aircraft available for employee use. Private pilot training available to employees after 1 (one) year of employment.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Progressive leadership that promotes open dialogue for all employees.
• A salary that is based on your experience and expertise because we welcome high-value candidates.

Want to be a Senior Design Engineer for Game Composites? 

The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for designing complex general aviation structures and systems on production and development aircraft. They will also train and mentor junior engineers in design work and have overall responsibility for compliance to company, industry, and regulatory standards. We are looking for well-rounded engineers that understand the complex interaction of all systems but have expertise in one or more areas such as Structures, Avionics, Electrical, Mechanical Systems, Coatings, or Tooling. 

In this role, you will be responsible for: 

• Designing components, sub-assemblies, and systems relative to general aviation aircraft (generate concepts, develop designs, validate assumptions and data, create 3D drawings, test designs, and gain relevant approvals). 
• Creating, issuing, and revising certification programs, test plans, and reports. Issuing and updating compliance documents and reports. 
• Issuing Minor Change documentation. 
• Collaborating with the Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) on major change approvals and monitor and provide regular status on progress to Lead and Principal Engineers. 
• Maintaining the change register and conducting design audits with the ACO. 
• Working with FAA and foreign regulators on type certificate validations. 
• Using SolidWorks, create, modify, and update engineering drawings for both individual components and large, complex assemblies in accordance with company procedure manuals. 
• Training and mentoring less experienced engineers, including work assignment and performance management.
• Collaborating with the production team to improve product quality, production efficiency, and workplace safety. 

Minimum requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET accredited university (relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree on a case-by-case basis).
• 8 (eight) or more years of relevant work experience in aerospace design. 
• Proficiency with 3D modeling software, preferably SolidWorks. 
• Ability to follow a structured design and certification process. 

Want to stand out? Top performers in this role might also have: 

• Composite aircraft design and fabrication experience (preferred).
• Lean manufacturing knowledge (preferred). 
• High intellectual curiosity, creative thinking and problem-solving, and demonstrated initiative (preferred). 
• Passion for aircraft, flying, and all things aviation (preferred).

*Game Composites does not currently provide visa sponsorship.

This is a full-time position with hours Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, with overtime as needed. If you're ready to take your aviation career to new heights, apply today!

Game Composites provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.