Aircraft Structures Engineer

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for structures engineering support (research, analysis, planning, integration, and testing) for interior/exterior installations on business, commercial and military aviation aircraft
• Generates and assembles drawings and documents to support modification and installation of structural and system components on aircraft
• Designs and coordinates material and structural repairs
• Assists with planning and selection of equipment installation locations
• Coordinate and monitor structural/mechanical aspects of project schedule with project managers

• Develop cabin interior, systems and structural modification/installation work instructions, procedures and recommendations
• Generates 3-D mock-ups of components and installations to test-fit prior to manufacturing
• May assist in estimating, quoting and planning in support of aircraft modifications
• Acts as a liaison between engineering and the aircraft integration/installation teams
• Prior knowledge of installations, modifications and structural configurations of aircraft components, fixtures, and associated equipment in accordance with blueprints, worksheets and engineering drawings is required 

Supplemental Responsibilities:

• Assist aircraft integration teams with structural planning and fit checks
• Help maintain company owned Supplemental Type Certificate(s) and approved designs
• Interfaces with and maintains good working relationships with suppliers and integration teams
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree (BS or BST) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (preferred)
• 3+ years of Aviation Structural integration experience
• Familiar with fabrication and/or installation of basic structural systems in aircraft
• Familiarity and understanding of aircraft loads and load paths
• Experience in static structural analysis calculations for installations
• Familiar with standard aircraft assembly and modification shop practices
• General knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements (14 CFR Part 21, 23, 25, 145)
• Ability to work in and around the aircraft and tight spaces (avionics bays, etc)
• Travel on occasion
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Advanced skill in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experienced in mechanical design CAD package(s)

Highly Desired:

• FAA Structural DER
• Exposure to aircraft modifications (AMT, repairman, A&P, etc), FAA and aircraft OEM standard practices, and FAA certification
• NCATT certification