Structural Analysis Engineer

Position Summary
Support the Lead Engineer and Integrated Product Team (IPT) in structural analysis activities for aircraft development and certification. Responsibilities include performing detailed stress and fatigue analysis, preparing substantiation and certification documentation, and coordinating structural analysis efforts within Engineering and across the IPT.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform static strength, fatigue life, and damage tolerance assessments using hand calculations and finite element modeling

• Conduct aircraft loads analyses, weight investigations, and develop structural design criteria reports

• Prepare FAA certification reports demonstrating compliance through analysis and testing

• Support static and fatigue testing, including procedure development and documentation of results

• Review drawings, specifications, and technical documents for regulatory compliance

• Analyze structural impacts of new concepts and design changes

• Prepare required equipment lists and certification documentation

• Participate in design and program reviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

• Minimum 7 years of experience in structural analysis, testing, and design

• Strong knowledge of aircraft structures, materials, processes, and certification requirements

• Working knowledge of FAR Part 21 and 23 (JAR/CAR familiarity preferred)

• Experience with finite element analysis and modeling

Preferred

• Programming experience (FORTRAN, Visual Basic, C+)

• Familiarity with Siemens NX CAD model extraction

We are unable to provide sponsorship at this time. This role does not include direct supervisory responsibilities but may involve mentoring or training team members.

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