Description:
Position Responsibilities:
• Support airframe structural designs based on trade studies, research, and analysis.
• Responsible for performing detailed analysis of advanced composite and metallic structure using classical hand calculations and FE tools to develop high performance airframe structures.
• Perform static analysis using industry standard calculations methods (i.e. Bruhn, Roark Flabel, and O.E.M. structures manuals).
• Coordinate with other engineering, manufacturing, or specialty personnel to resolve problems.
• Apply scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure the outcome and consequence of design, in terms of stress, strength, life, stiffness, and weight, providing alternatives as needed.
• Oversee and monitor product acceptance procedures and parameters to achieve product reliability and safety standards (e.g. failure analysis).
• Contribute to the completion milestones associated with specific projects (e.g. create functional diagrams and system layouts; review detailed drawings and schematics; define data structure, interfaces and analyze material requirements).
• Execute Tasks to Cost and Schedule Requirements.
• Support supplier / teammate design activity.
• Support test activity, including test plan development, execution, and reports.
• Create and present design plans and analysis to leadership with supporting recommendation(s).
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
Education Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required. Major in Aerospace or Mechanical with focus on structural analysis is preferred. Other degrees may be considered.
Position Requirements:
• Multiple levels of experience will be considered with at least 5 years experience in structural analysis. Aerospace industry is preferred but other relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience in helicopter or tiltrotor structural design is preferred, including composites.
• Must have the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively to coordinate design and analysis activities, prioritize tasks, and report status to design leads.
• Must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external suppliers, as well as horizontal integrations across the other teams to complete design tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.
• Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis using MSC.NASTRAN and Altair Hypermesh
• Must have the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Must have the ability to prioritize a variety of assignments.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills are required.