Support Stress Lead in the requirements definition, architecture development and specifications definition for air vehicle primary structure, system structures and mechanisms.
Perform static strength, fatigue and damage tolerance analysis of the vehicle that results in the definition of updates to the vehicle wings, fuselage, empennage and subsystems.
Stress support for the integration of structures and mechanisms with all other subsystems and components of the vehicle.
Support the development of the operations, maintenance and logistics philosophies for the system.
Participates as a member of the technical team in the establishment of development processes for the vehicle.
Collaborate with the appropriate departments to develop and maintain a development plan that supports organizational needs.
Assess and communicate risks associated with technologies used in the design and development of the structures and mechanisms.
Ensure development adheres to applicable standards.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Related Field with 10 years of applicable experience.
Extensive history with structural design and analysis of composite aircraft.
Demonstrated expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA), structures optimization, loads calculations.
Demonstrated experience and understanding of composite structure design and analysis.
Proficiency with MCS Nastran and Catia v5.
Proficiency with hand calculations and closed form solutions using commercially available documentation (Bruhn, Niu etc).
Ability to perform analysis with minimal analytical tools.
Ability to document analysis in a clear and logical manner to satisfy airworthiness authorities.
History of performing aircraft modifications approved by airworthiness authorities.
Experience in allowable development and justification.
Knowledge of major industry and regulatory standards and design criteria.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Engineering or Related Field and 15 years of applicable experience.
Familiarity with Part 23 certification requirements.
Knowledge and ability to execute stress analysis tasks.
