Aircraft Crash Simulation Engineer – FEA & Certification

RECARO Aircraft Seating; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RECARO Aircraft Seating seeks a Design Validation Engineer II, responsible for independently executing structural and crashworthiness validation for seating systems. You will lead analysis models, assess worst-case loads, and drive design robustness through predictive simulations and data-driven judgment.

The role requires strong numerical analysis skills (FEA/LS-DYNA), correlation with test evidence, and collaboration with design teams for certification programs and new product development.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering with 4+ years’ experience in aircraft interior products; Master’s preferred with 2+ years’ experience.
• Experience in certification processes is a plus.
• Internship experience is preferred, but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural design validation using classical methods, advanced FEA, and physical test evidence.
• Perform linear and non-linear static analysis and dynamic crash simulations (e.g., 14G / 16G) with LS-DYNA.
• Develop, own, and maintain finite element models with proper boundary conditions and loads.
• Correlate physical test results with analytical models to validate assumptions.
• Provide guidance to certification programs on critical load cases and worst-case conditions.
• Drive design improvements by evaluating load paths, margins of safety, and failure modes.
• Collaborate with design teams to influence early design decisions.
• Review drawings, MRB dispositions, concessions, and design deviations.
• Witness qualification, certification, and abuse tests and assess acceptance criteria.
• Prepare and review technical analysis summaries and substantiation documents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Deadline sensitivity

Detail-oriented

Independent learner

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Ethical judgment

Professionalism

Education

B.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

M.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

LS-DYNA

NA SUSA?

CATIA V4/V5

Job description

RECARO Aircraft Seating seeks a Design Validation Engineer II, responsible for independently executing structural and crashworthiness validation for seating systems. You will lead analysis models, assess worst-case loads, and drive design robustness through predictive simulations and data-driven judgment.

The role requires strong numerical analysis skills (FEA/LS-DYNA), correlation with test evidence, and collaboration with design teams for certification programs and new product development.