• Design Engineer

    Actalent (Post Falls, ID)


    Description

    Design Engineer – Thermoplastic Composites (Aerospace)

    Join our team as a Design Engineer specializing in thermoplastic composites, where you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of aerospace innovation. This position offers the opportunity to lead the full lifecycle of composite structure development—from concept and design through analysis, testing, and certification. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance, manufacturable, and certifiable solutions for advanced aerospace systems.

    What You’ll Do

    Design & Modeling: Create aerospace components using thermoplastic composites with 3D CAD tools, applying GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards.

     

    Analysis: Conduct structural and thermal evaluations using FEA software (Abaqus, ANSYS) to ensure durability and performance.

     

    Manufacturing Collaboration: Partner with production teams on DFM/DFA and advanced processes such as ATL, AFP, stamp forming, and welding.

     

    Prototype & Testing: Support builds, testing activities, and certification documentation.

     

    Compliance & Documentation: Maintain design records, configuration control, and adherence to FAA, EASA, and AS9100 standards.

     

    Team Contribution: Participate in design reviews and collaborate with materials, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams while mentoring peers.

     

    Skills

     

    cad software, fea, airframe design, composite manufacturing, gd&t, faa

     

    Top Skills Details

     

    cad software,fea,airframe design,composite manufacturing

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    Knowledge of:

    - Gd&T

    - FAA

    - AS9100

    Experience Level

    Intermediate Level

     

    We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • 401(k)/Roth

    • Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    .Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Post Falls, ID.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

     

    401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Post Falls,ID.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 25, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.