Design Engineer

Game Aerospace and RecruitAERO Partnership

RecruitAERO provides best-in-class internal, direct recruitment support for Game Aerospace and we complement their efforts in continuing to bring skilled talent into the company. Are you inspired by working for an innovative company in the aerospace industry? Do you want benefits that protect both you and your family? Do you want to work for a company where people are priority and unique opportunities are present? Let's talk!

Why choose Game Aerospace?

Game Aerospace is a growing aircraft business that designs, manufactures, and sells composite aircraft. Building type-certified, high-performance aircraft under an FAA production certificate that are then delivered and flown all over the world, Game Aerospace is an agile innovator and top performer in the industry. Game Aerospace emphasizes the importance of precision, consistency, and reliability with unique opportunities provided to employees. Providing an environment of growth and change, Game Aerospace affords the opportunity to learn new skillsets and work for a company that invests in their employees.

Additional Perks:

• Medical coverage options with employer contribution (approximately 90% for employee and 50% for dependents).

• 4 (four) weeks of Paid Time Off that begins accruing on your first day of employment.

• 401(k) match up to 4% and vested immediately.

• Company flying club with aircraft available for employee use. Private pilot training available to employees after 1 (one) year of employment.

• Relocation assistance available.

• Progressive leadership that promotes open dialogue for all employees.

• A salary that is based on your experience and expertise because we welcome high-value candidates.

Want to be a Design Engineer for Game Aerospace? 

As a Design Engineer, you will be key in translating engineering concepts into fabrication-ready documentation, ensuring that designs are manufacturable, meet specifications, and comply with industry standards. You will also contribute to the design and development of general aviation components and systems and support the creation of detailed designs, including the development of 3D models and assisting in certification documentation. You will work alongside experienced engineers, gaining hands-on experience and the opportunity to grow within the aviation industry.

In this role, you will be responsible for: 

• Using SolidWorks to create detailed 3D models of aerospace components, considering angles, surfaces, clearances, tolerances, and material specifications.

• Producing 2D drawings from 3D models, incorporating industry-standard dimensioning and tolerancing (ANSI and AWS) for manufacturing instructions.

• Performing calculations on tolerance stack-ups and identify potential issues, collaborating with design engineers to resolve them.

• Following company data control and change procedures to ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation.

• Working closely with engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to ensure drawings align with product specifications and manufacturability.

• Revising existing drawings or models to accommodate product or process improvements.

• Assisting in the development and validation of design concepts for general aviation aircraft components and systems.

• Supporting the creation of certification programs, test plans, and reports for new designs and modifications.

• Collaborating with the Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) and production teams on design audits, certifications, and compliance documentation.

• Continuing to refine and revise 3D models and 2D drawings, taking on more responsibility for design development and certification efforts.

• Helping ensure designs meet regulatory standards, safety protocols, and customer requirements.

Minimum requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET accredited university (relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree on a case-by-case basis).

• Minimum 3+ years of experience working in design for aerospace industry.

• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, including knowledge of material specifications, tolerance analysis, and manufacturability.

• Experience with 2D and 3D modeling.

Want to stand out? Top performers in this role might also have: 

• Experience with SolidWorks (preferred).

• Familiarity with aerospace regulations and compliance standards (preferred).

• Lean manufacturing knowledge (preferred). 

• High intellectual curiosity, creative thinking and problem-solving, and demonstrated initiative (preferred). 

• Passion for aircraft, flying, and all things aviation (preferred).

*Game Aerospace does not currently provide visa sponsorship.

This is a full-time position with hours Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, with overtime as needed. If you're ready to take your aviation career to new heights, apply today!

Game Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.