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Design Engineer - Aerospace/Defense

AppleTree Staffing
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

Job Description

Job Description

AppleTree Staffing is seeking a skilled Design Engineer to join our engineering clients team on the west side of Indianapolis, focusing on the design, analysis, and development of high-performance composite structures for race vehicles, aerospace, and defense industries. If you have a strong understanding of composite materials and a passion for optimizing structural performance through advanced material technologies, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities :

  • Design & Development : Engineer and evaluate composite materials and structures for prototype applications across various industries.
  • Material Selection : Partner with suppliers to identify optimal composite materials, including carbon fiber, fiberglass, and Kevlar, based on project requirements.
  • Structural Performance : Perform in-depth analysis and testing to ensure components meet strength, stiffness, and durability standards.
  • Manufacturing Optimization : Collaborate with production teams to enhance composite part fabrication, including refining autoclave curing and lay-up techniques.
  • Testing & Quality Assurance : Supervise static, fatigue, and environmental testing to validate product performance and reliability.
  • Technical Documentation : Create comprehensive design reports, test plans, manufacturing guidelines, and failure analysis assessments.
  • Innovation & Research : Contribute to R&D initiatives aimed at advancing composite materials, improving manufacturing processes, and expanding application possibilities.
  • Team Integration : Work closely with engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure seamless project execution and on-time delivery of superior-quality products.

Qualifications : Education :

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Composite Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience :

  • 2-5 years in composite materials engineering, preferably in aerospace or racing.
  • Strong knowledge of composite materials, fabrication methods, and industry standards.
  • Proficiency in CAD software for 2D and 3D modeling.
  • Preferred Skills :

  • Experience with advanced composite manufacturing (lamination, autoclave curing, part finishing).
  • Knowledge of Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software – 3 and 5-Axis CNC programming.
  • Familiarity with Industrial Control Software – PLC control systems.
  • Benefits :

  • Competitive salary
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • IRA with company match
  • Paid time off & holidays
  • Flexible work schedule
  • If you meet these requirements, apply or call 317-887-0747 today! Interviews will begin immediately!

    JOB TYPE : Full-Time

    SHIFT : 1st

    PAY : $60K-$80K / Year

    Company Description

    We are one of the nation’s fastest growing full service employment firms for one simple reason. We offer a better service to our employees and employers.

    Making complex simple is what we do. Please contact us direct to find out more on how our team of experts makes this happen every day.

    Company Description

    We are one of the nation’s fastest growing full service employment firms for one simple reason. We offer a better service to our employees and employers. Making complex simple is what we do. Please contact us direct to find out more on how our team of experts makes this happen every day.

    Salary : $60,000 - $80,000

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