Senior Account Executive – Aerospace
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Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Aerospace, AviationIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in composite structural design and analysis—preferably in aerospace or high-performance vehicle applications
- Proficient in composite material properties, layup design, and bonding/joining techniques
- Strong CAD skills with experience designing complex composite assemblies (SolidWorks highly preferred)
- Solid understanding of structural mechanics and experience with FEA tools
- Practical experience with tolerancing, and DFMA principles
- Hands-on experience with composite prototyping, tooling, and fabrication processes
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with carbon fiber prepreg, wet layup, or resin infusion methods
- Familiarity with out-of-autoclave composite processes
- Knowledge of composite repair techniques and structural testing methods
- Exposure to aerospace certification standards and structural substantiation processes
- Experience with PLM systems and engineering change control
Responsibilities
- Design and develop composite primary and secondary aircraft structures using appropriate materials and layup strategies
- Perform basic structural analysis using hand calculations and FEA to validate designs
- Apply proper tolerancing and GD&T to ensure manufacturability and proper assembly
- Create detailed 3D CAD models and engineering drawings (SolidWorks preferred)
- Design tooling, molds, and fixtures for composite part fabrication and bonding
- Perform testing to validate strength, stiffness, and durability of airframe components
- Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure proper integration of structural components
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What qualifications are required for the Senior Composite Structure Engineer role?
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field is required, along with 5+ years of experience in composite structural design and analysis.
What are the main responsibilities of this position?
Responsibilities include designing composite aircraft structures, performing structural analysis with hand calculations and FEA, creating CAD models and drawings in SolidWorks, designing tooling and molds, testing components, and collaborating with teams.
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this a remote position or does it require working on-site?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What kind of team will I be working with at Pyka?
You’ll work closely with cross-disciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams to develop and integrate composite structures for autonomous electric aircraft.
Pyka
Develops autonomous electric airplanes for agriculture
About Pyka
Pyka develops autonomous electric airplanes that can perform all flight operations without human intervention, including taxiing, takeoff, flight, and landing. These aircraft are particularly efficient, using less power than electric cars and featuring minimal moving parts, making them cost-effective for agricultural applications like crop spraying. Equipped with advanced sensors and software, Pyka's airplanes ensure precise flying close to the ground, reducing waste and increasing efficiency for large-scale farmers. The company's goal is to transform the agricultural aviation industry by providing safe, efficient, and affordable aerial solutions.
Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$92.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, AerospaceIndustries
51-200Employees
