Aerospace Engineer at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Portugal

Downtown Boulder Partnership; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 139,395 - 191,900; Full time

Job summary

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Portugal seeks a Structural Loads expert to lead analysis for fixed-wing aircraft, evaluate designs, and guide problem resolution across development and in-service contexts.

The role involves mentoring engineers, developing technical criteria, and collaborating on R&D program planning and execution.

Qualifications

• Expertise in structural loads for fixed-wing aircraft.
• Knowledge of airframe loads analysis and design evaluation.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Structural Loads SME for assigned fixed wing aircraft.
• Evaluate adequacy of airframe loads analysis for aircraft designs and modifications.
• Identify structural loads problems arising during development or modification of an aircraft and establish the optimal solution approach.
• Provide structural loads input for planning and execution of R&D programs.
• Solve in-service aircraft structural problems under challenging conditions.
• Initiate and establish requirements and criteria for selected air vehicles.

Skills

Structural analysis

Aerospace engineering

Mentoring

Job description

Aerospace Engineer – Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Portugal

Position Duties/Responsibilities

• You will serve as a Structural Loads subject matter expert for assigned fixed wing aircraft.
• You will evaluate the adequacy of airframe loads analysis for aircraft designs and modifications.
• You will identify structural loads problems arising during development or modification of an aircraft and establish the optimal approach to solve the problems.
• You will provide structural loads input for the planning and execution of research and development programs.
• You will solve in-service aircraft structural problems under trying and immediate circumstances.
• You will initiate, formulate, and establish requirements, guidelines and contract addenda for selected air vehicles to be embodied in technical criteria and documents governing assigned fixed wing aircraft.
• You will evaluate design proposals to existing air vehicles and participate in negotiations to ensure specific structural and test requirements are adequate and in compliance with performance and fleet operational requirements.
• You will utilize knowledge of engineering principles and practices including aircraft structural design and analysis, test methods and data analysis.
• You will utilize knowledge of aircraft structural static and fatigue strength requirements, aerodynamics, stability and control, performance, and flight control systems.
• You will serve as a mentor to less experienced engineers.

Minimum Salary: 139,395.00

Maximum Salary: 191,900.00