Aerospace Structures Engineer - Fatigue & Certification

Robinson Helicopter Co; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson Helicopter Company in Torrance, CA seeks a Structures Engineer to verify the structural integrity of helicopters by analyzing and testing structures in support of design, development, and certification.

The role reports to the Structures Engineer Manager and requires hands-on stress analysis, testing, and effective communication within a team of engineers. A strong academic record and self-starting attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering (required).
• Hands on experience with FEM/FEA.
• Experience with static and fatigue analysis of helicopter structures.
• FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or ODA Unit Member (UM) credential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure structural integrity by conducting static stress, stiffness, stability, and fatigue analysis of aircraft primary and secondary structures using hand calculations, testing, and modeling.
• Identify, plan, and conduct structural tests for components, assemblies and aircraft in lab, ground, and flight test environments, including test planning, instrumentation, data analysis, and issue resolution.
• Interface with other engineers to determine loads and operating environments for design elements and resolve issues during development and certification.
• Resolve complex structures and loads through modeling and analysis.
• Validate that designs meet customer expectations, design objectives, and 14 CFR Part 27 requirements.
• Utilize test data to suggest improvements for future designs.
• Develop processes and tools to improve effectiveness, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Stress analysis

FEM/FEA

Aircraft structures

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering

FAA DER or ODA Unit Member (UM) credential

Tools

FEM/FEA software

Job description

Robinson Helicopter Company in Torrance, CA seeks a Structures Engineer to verify the structural integrity of helicopters by analyzing and testing structures in support of design, development, and certification.

The role reports to the Structures Engineer Manager and requires hands-on stress analysis, testing, and effective communication within a team of engineers. A strong academic record and self-starting attitude are essential.