Pyka
Overview
Pyka is looking for a highly skilled Senior Composite Structure Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and prototyping of composite structures for Pyka’s cargo aircraft. This role requires a strong foundation in composite materials, structural engineering, and hands-on prototyping, as well as experience with CAD, tooling, and manufacturing techniques. You’ll work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to develop lightweight, high-strength structures optimized for performance and manufacturability.
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
Required Qualifications
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
Company Perks
Equity
Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance
FSA with employer matching
401(k)
Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off
Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks
Export Control Requirements This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.
Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.
We do not work with external recruiters; if you are an external recruiter, please do not reach out.
Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Salary ranges are subject to change.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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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
Required Qualifications
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
Company Perks
Equity
Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance
FSA with employer matching
401(k)
Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off
Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks
Export Control Requirements This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.
Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.
We do not work with external recruiters; if you are an external recruiter, please do not reach out.
Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Salary ranges are subject to change.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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