Aerospace Structures Engineer — Aircraft Mod & Analysis

Aloft AeroArchitects; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALOFT AeroArchitects in Georgetown, DE seeks a Structures Engineer to design, analyze, and certify aircraft structural components, supporting 14 CFR compliance and FAA approvals. Collaboration with DER and hangar operations will be key as part of a cross-functional engineering team.

You will review drawings, prepare structural reports, and develop repair drawings while maintaining schedules and budgets for both Georgetown and Indianapolis projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from four-year college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 to 8 years practical work experience in a directly related job role.
• Knowledge of classic structural analysis methods (Bruhn, Flabel and/or Niu) and their practical application.
• Experience with aircraft modification and/or interior completions involving the development and/or installation of STC packages is preferred.
• Experience with general airframe repair practices is preferred.
• At minimum, entry-level working knowledge of 2D/3D CAD software (AutoCAD / Catia V5).
• Basic knowledge of vibration / fatigue analysis and its practical application is preferred.
• Experience with aircraft structural installation/modification practices and the regulatory requirements per 14 CFR Part 23, 25, 27, 29 is preferred.
• Effective technical writing, verbal communication, and problem-solving skills are required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (metallic and composite) is preferred.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task while working within budget and schedule constraints.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours, when needed.
• Effective computer skills; Microsoft Office Software and other company and discipline specific software applications.

Responsibilities

• Integrate technical, cost, value, and safety considerations into the product definition to comply with customer, regulatory, and company requirements. Document results in drawings, data sets, reports, specifications, and supporting data.
• Work on structural design aspects/criteria within multi-discipline engineering team on assigned projects.
• Evaluate and comprehend various design criteria in order to define structural design requirements for new design tasks.
• Evaluate structural integrity of various design concepts using classic analytical methods or FEM techniques and recommend effective/efficient design solutions as required.
• Review technical engineering drawing packages to ensure design data meets structural objectives/requirements.
• Develop structural analysis reports to clearly document structural substantiation of various aircraft modifications to support compliance with 14 CFR Part 23, 25, 27, 29 regulations.
• Coordinate/interface with Structural Engineering Lead and FAA DER or ODA Structural Unit Members; communicate analysis approaches/results to obtain concurrence.
• Provide production/hangar support through evaluation of non-recurring discrepancies and coordinate required FAA approvals as necessary.
• Prepare accurate and concise Engineering Repair Drawings (ERDs) for discrepancies.
• Document actions by completing all required time keeping records.
• Complete initial / recurrent training requirements in a timely manner.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

FEMAP / Nastran NX

AutoCAD

Catia V5

Job description

ALOFT AeroArchitects in Georgetown, DE seeks a Structures Engineer to design, analyze, and certify aircraft structural components, supporting 14 CFR compliance and FAA approvals. Collaboration with DER and hangar operations will be key as part of a cross-functional engineering team.

You will review drawings, prepare structural reports, and develop repair drawings while maintaining schedules and budgets for both Georgetown and Indianapolis projects.