Aerospace Structures Engineer - Fatigue & Certification

Robinson Helicopter Company; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401k plan

Job summary

Robinson Helicopter Company Inc. 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.

You will conduct static stress, stiffness, and fatigue analyses, plan and execute tests, and collaborate with engineers to resolve loads and design challenges in a fast-paced aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with hand and computer methods of conducting stress analysis.
• Strong understanding of aircraft design principles, structures, and loads.
• Experience designing, conducting, and reporting on structural tests.
• Must be a proven self-starter requiring minimal supervision, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent academic record and strong communication skills.
• Team-oriented, positive attitude, and able to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Ensure structural integrity by conducting static stress, stiffness, and fatigue analysis of aircraft primary and secondary structures.
• Identify, plan, and conduct structural tests for components, assemblies and aircraft in lab, ground, and flight test environments.
• Interface with other engineers to determine loads and operating environments for design elements.
• Resolve complex structures and loads through modeling and analysis.
• Validate 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 of work.

Skills

Stress analysis

FEM/FEA

Aircraft loads

Test planning

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

FEM/FEA software

Job description

Robinson Helicopter Company Inc. 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.

You will conduct static stress, stiffness, and fatigue analyses, plan and execute tests, and collaborate with engineers to resolve loads and design challenges in a fast-paced aviation environment.