Senior Design Engineer

Position Overview: We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to support the refresh and advancement of an existing aircraft design currently at Preliminary Design Review (PDR) maturity. This role will contribute to the evolution of a next‑generation aircraft concept, updating and adapting the design to meet current operational and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities: Review, assess, and refresh existing aircraft designs to meet updated requirements Participate in and support design and requirements reviews Ensure design compliance and clearly articulate design rationale and trade studies Contribute to proposal development and technical narratives as needed Perform engineering assessments using existing models and data Operate independently with minimal training or oversight No heavy drawing production required in the near term; focus is on design, analysis, and compliance until 2027 Core Technical Skill Areas Candidates may specialize in one or more of the following areas, with overall experience contributing to aircraft design: Hydraulic systems Aircraft structures and structural assessment Stress engineering Weight & balance analysis (ability to communicate the aircraft’s “weight story”)Aircraft systems integration Propulsion systems Tools & Technical EnvironmentCATIA V5 (required): Ability to access models and perform structural and weight assessmentsMATLABStandard aerospace engineering design and analysis tools Limited drawing release during this phase; emphasis is on design maturity and compliance Preferred/Nice‑to‑

Have Qualifications: Ability to translate engineering concepts into clear proposal or customer‑facing narratives Combined test and design engineering background

Experience Level: Senior‑level (Level 3 scope or above)Approach: Self‑starter who can work independently with minimal direction Capabilities: Quickly assess and build upon existing designs, files, and requirements; provide expert‑level input without requiring extensive onboarding or training; collaborate effectively within a small, fast‑moving engineering team Background Government or defense experience helpful but not required Civilian aerospace experience strongly welcomed Prior experience on similar aircraft programs is a significant plus

Preferred Location: Dayton, OHTravel Required travel to Colorado for initial onboarding and integration Additional travel may be required for key meetings or milestones; all approved travel will be covered Overtime Must be pre‑approved Overtime is paid at the standard hourly rate (no time‑and‑a‑half)

Additional Information: This is a high‑visibility, high‑impact engineering effort with strong long‑term potential Significant engineering work will remain based in Colorado even if other activities occur elsewhere Strong performance may lead to extended engagement or conversion opportunities Red Oak Technologies embraces diversity and invites applications from people of all walks of life.

Note: Compensation rates are based on years of experience and/or level of skills relevant to the opportunity.