Lead Engineer, Airframe Stress Analysis

About the role

The Lead Engineer, Airframe Stress Analysis will perform stress analysis of metallic and composite primary aircraft structures. This role reports to the head of the Mechanical and Flight Systems (M&FS) Engineering department and will guide the development of new manufacturing technologies, engineering tools, and aircraft structural designs.

Responsibilities

• Coach, mentor, and develop others on the Airframe Stress team on technical topics
• Guide development of new manufacturing technologies, engineering tools, and aircraft structural designs
• Support planning of structural analysis teamwork statement and schedule, including collaboration with internal and external suppliers and customers
• Cook up and apply analysis methods for static strength, stability, durability, and damage tolerance
• Work closely with design and test engineers to determine test requirements and support vehicle and sub-scale tests
• Work independently or with minimum supervision to come up with conceptual and detailed analysis based on the requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical or equivalent disciplines is required
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience working with fixed or rotary-wing aircraft structure strength, stability, fatigue analysis and/or finite element analysis
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience with composites structures
• Familiarity with industry level composite activities (e.g. NCAMP, CMH17 or P17)
• Familiarity with durability and damage tolerance analysis techniques for metallic and/or non-metallic structure

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical or equivalent disciplines
• Familiarity with MRB, structural testing, flight test, or analysis automation (e.g. Python programming or similar)

Benefits

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Pay

Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation.

Schedule

This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.