Structures Engineer

Company Overview Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas. These include airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special air missions, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation. We own the whole stack: designing, building, and operating turnkey capabilities that give our partners decisive, asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats. Our operating model is built around three interlocking pillars. The Support Groups provide a global shared-service – spanning people, finance, platform, operations, legal, and engagement. This frees up our Core Groups, who develop and own mission capabilities end-to-end, to focus entirely on delivery. The Market Groups apply a regional lens, ensuring that our agile and adaptable capabilities remain aligned to the wicked problems that matter most to our partners across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific. At the heart of our model is a simple but powerful idea: be a true partner with skin in the game. Our partners need effects, not just equipment. By owning the full stack – from the lab to the field – we are able to drive a continuous cycle of innovation that keeps our partners ahead. It's a fast-moving, intellectually demanding environment where talented people are given real responsibility, work on problems that matter, and contribute to an enterprise that is growing quickly and deliberately. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, as well as Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific. Group Overview Aerospace Engineering Group (AERO) provides an integrated, end-to-end capability for the rapid modification and fielding of mission-specific aircraft. The Airborne Asset Adaptation (A3) Cell acts as the central command and coordination hub, managing requirements and external interfaces from inception to operational delivery. Specialized technical execution is delivered by the Aircraft Integration Centre (AIC), a Part 145 facility focused on airframe modification, and Aerospace Design (ASD), which provides organic design engineering and FAA-authorized certification. Collectively, these elements bridge the gap between initial requirements and the deployment of flight-certified, mission-ready assets. Position Summary In the Structures Engineer role, you will provide engineering design and certification support for the integration of structural provisions and installations supporting special mission equipment installations into general aviation, business, transport and military derivative aircraft. This role will support major alterations and Supplemental Type Certificate development managed by both the FAA and the Peregrine ODA within Metrea Aerospace Design. What You'll Do - Review customer requirements, statements of work, aircraft data, and installation constraints to define structural design requirements and interfaces - Conduct aircraft surveys; capture dimensions, attachment locations, clearances, and existing configurations; and document assumptions and missing data - Design sheet metal parts, machined components, equipment supports, and honeycomb panel assemblies using SolidWorks, standard aviation hardware, and established aircraft design practices - Apply structural load-path and material-selection principles, accounting for corrosion protection, vibration, weight, access, maintainability, and manufacturing and installation constraints - Coordinate with structural analysts to establish design loads, attachment concepts, and substantiation needs, and incorporate analysis results into the design - Develop and maintain technical data packages, including 3D models, detail and assembly drawings, installation drawings, bills of material, master data lists, and supporting reports - Prepare Engineering Orders and installation instructions, and support fabrication and installation teams in resolving fit, interference, and drawing issues - Coordinate structural interfaces with electrical, avionics, and other aircraft systems engineers, including bonding, grounding, thermal, and clearance requirements as applicable - Support design reviews and certification activities; address review comments and maintain configuration, revision, and change control throughout the project What You Bring - Experience with special mission aircraft modifications, equipment racks, mounting provisions, and structural integration of mission systems - Experience supporting major alterations or STC projects in coordination with FAA or ODA certification personnel - Familiarity with structural substantiation documentation, aircraft certification requirements, and configuration-controlled technical data packages - Experience and enthusiasm for the opportunity to work directly with aircraft fabrication, maintenance, or modification teams - Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and engineering change processes - Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D parts and assembly modeling and production of engineering drawings - Working knowledge of aircraft structural design fundamentals, sheet metal and machined-part fabrication, materials, fasteners, and corrosion protection - Ability to interpret aircraft drawings and technical data and translate survey information into accurate, buildable designs - Ability to prepare clear engineering documentation and communicate effectively with engineers, technicians, project managers, and customers - Ability to manage concurrent assignments, identify technical risks, and seek clarification or escalate issues when needed Additional Eligibility Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering discipline - At least two years of relevant aircraft structural design or mechanical integration experience, including development of equipment installations or aircraft modifications - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications - Ability to travel domestically and internationally on occasion, with a valid U.S. passport Benefits - Comprehensive medical plan options - HSA/FSA accounts - Dental and vision coverage - 6% employer 401(k) match - Fully paid parental leave for all new parents - Generous PTO - Life and disability insurance - Long-term and Short-term disability coverage - AD&D Coverage - Pet Insurance - Employee Assistance Program - Subsidized gym membership / plans through Wellhub Work Authorization / Security Clearance - Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States - US citizenship is required - Candidates will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with federal requirements AAP/EEO Statement The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require. Work Environment This job operates in an office setting in Tampa, Fl. Travel Less than 20%. Base Pay Range The compensation range shown below is a good faith estimate and reflects the expected base pay for this position upon hire. This is just one component of Metrea's overall approach to total rewards and final compensation decisions, including the ultimate salary or hourly rate agreed upon, may vary depending on factors such as job location, job-specific knowledge, skills, experience, and the overall negotiated compensation package. Eligible full-time employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, wellbeing, and long-term success. Pay Range $110,000—$155,000 USD Our Firmware At Metrea, our single core value is Rooted in Humility, and our four cornerstone attributes are Entrepreneurial, Systematic, Discerning, and Over-Deliver. These form what we call our Teammate Firmware. Just like technical firmware connects software and hardware, our Firmware is the constant interface between our mission and our people. It defines how we show up, how we work together, and how we solve complex problems. Our team Firmware creates a web-like, hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical way of working that helps us adapt quickly, communicate openly, and distribute decision-making to where expertise actually lives. It enables groups to self-organize around hard problems, shift fluidly as priorities evolve, and operate with the trust, curiosity, and discipline required in a complex mission space. This foundation allows us to deliver elegant, effective solutions and uphold our purpose: protecting our precious inheritance.