Sr. Manager, Aerostructures Design, X-BAT (R5633)
f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Full-time · Manager
- 12+ years
Lead the aerostructures design organization for the X-BAT program, driving development of lightweight, manufacturable, survivable aircraft structures and building a high-performing engineering team.
Compensation
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Responsibilities
- Lead the aerostructures design organization for the X-BAT program
- Drive development of lightweight, manufacturable, survivable aircraft structures optimized for autonomous combat aircraft operations
- Partner closely with flight sciences, propulsion, avionics, manufacturing, autonomy, flight test, and supply chain teams to deliver integrated aircraft solutions
- Establish engineering processes, design standards, configuration management, and structural development roadmaps across the program lifecycle
- Oversee development and validation of composite and metallic airframe structures, including primary load-bearing assemblies
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Nice to have: Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline
- Nice to have: Experience with autonomous aircraft, tactical aviation, unmanned systems, or defense aerospace platforms
- Nice to have: Expertise in composite airframe manufacturing and high-rate production methodologies
- Nice to have: Background supporting low observable, survivability, or expeditionary aircraft design considerations