Sr. Aircraft Layout & CAD Engineer

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Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company thats developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable integrated and human-centered ecosystem we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in todays air transportation system.

The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone improving peoples ability to move whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What we do:

The Sr. Aircraft Layout & CAD Engineer supports aircraft configuration development vehicle layout packaging and structural design integration for advanced air vehicle concepts. This role develops and maintains 3D CAD models aircraft layouts installation concepts and design integration studies to support aircraft level trade studies design reviews and development planning. The engineer also supports CAD based structural layout activities for composite and lightweight aircraft components including laminate region definition local reinforcement concepts and integration of structural design inputs into vehicle layout models. This role is part of the Flight Sciences team and collaborates regularly with the other groups in Supernal.

What you can do:

• Aircraft Layout and Configuration Integration
  • Develop and maintain aircraft layout models to support vehicle configuration studies design reviews and engineering coordination.
  • Create 3D CAD layouts for aircraft level integration including lifting surfaces rotor systems fuselage landing gear propulsion components and major system interfaces.
  • Support packaging studies to evaluate component placement clearances accessibility maintainability mass properties and integration constraints.
  • Incorporate engineering inputs from multiple groups into aircraft layout models and configuration studies.
• CAD Modeling and Design Documentation
  • Develop update and manage 3D CAD models and assemblies for air vehicle concepts installation studies and integration reviews.
  • Prepare CAD based layouts drawings sections and visual materials to support technical reviews and program decisions.
  • Maintain consistency between CAD models interface assumptions configuration data and engineering documentation.
  • Use CATIA or similar 3D CAD tools to support aircraft layout and vehicle integration activities.
• Design Review and Engineering Coordination
  • Review CAD geometry layout assumptions interface constraints and packaging risks to support aircraft level design decisions.
  • Identify integration issues related to clearances accessibility maintainability installation and interface compatibility.
  • Support multidisciplinary design reviews by preparing CAD views layout sections interface checks and technical findings.
  • Document design assumptions open items risks and recommended actions for engineering reviews.
• General
  • Travel up to approximately 25% domestically and internationally to support simulation events design reviews test activities and program milestones.
  • Perform additional duties assigned in support of the Flight Controls Simulation and Flight Sciences organizations.

What you can contribute:

• Bachelors degree in aerospace engineering mechanical engineering or a relevant engineering field required.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience developing aircraft layouts 3D CAD models component installations or vehicle integration studies.
• Experience with CATIA v6 or similar 3D CAD software required.
• Experience with aircraft configuration design rotorcraft eVTOL vertical lift aircraft or advanced air vehicle development preferred.
• Experience with composite structures lightweight structures laminate layout or structural design integration preferred.
• Experience supporting aircraft design reviews layout reviews interface checks or configuration trade studies preferred.
• Experience working with structural aerodynamic propulsion systems or manufacturing teams to support integrated vehicle design preferred.
• Experience with preliminary weight mass properties packaging or maintainability considerations preferred.
• Strong understanding of aircraft layout CAD modeling and vehicle integration fundamentals.
• Ability to develop and manage complex 3D CAD assemblies for aircraft level layouts and component integration.
• General understanding of aircraft structures composite components and manufacturing constraints as they affect CAD layout and integration.
• Ability to evaluate packaging constraints interface issues clearances and design integration risks.
• Ability to translate engineering inputs into CAD geometry layout studies and reviewable design data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate design assumptions layout risks and technical findings clearly.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints.

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Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin citizenship sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at:

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment your employment is contingent upon Supernals receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).