Aircraft Stress & Design Engineer- Level III

AMI Aviation Avionics; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays

Performance-based bonuses annually

Job summary

AeroMech in Mukilteo, WA is seeking an experienced structural engineer to develop and substantiate aircraft structural designs for FAA STC projects across multiple platforms. You will evaluate concepts, perform static analyses, and prepare certification data.

You will lead project teams, review drawings, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with certification and manufacturing groups. The role is in-office in Mukilteo with competitive benefits including health, 401(k), PTO, and performance

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in static structures and stress substantiation for aircraft systems.
• Experience leading aircraft structure modification projects and STC development.
• Proficiency in FEA and SolidWorks with ability to review installations.
• Strong communication and mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and substantiate structural designs for STC programs.
• Evaluate new design concepts and perform static stress analyses.
• Prepare substantiation reports and other certification data.
• Lead structures engineering project teams through all phases of modification.
• Review engineering drawings and installation designs.

Skills

Static structures analysis

FAA STC experience

Leadership / project management

Finite Element Analysis

SolidWorks

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

AeroMech brings aircraft systems, equipment, and new concepts to life as fully integrated, certified solutions. Our in-house engineering and certification teams leverage AeroMech’s FAA STC ODA, while our manufacturing and installation teams operate under our Part 21 PMA and Part 145 approvals. This vertically integrated approach accelerates time to market, reduces program risk, and provides responsive support throughout the life of the aircraft.Employees who have a successful career at AeroMech enjoy a fast-paced working environment where you are involved in a variety of tasks daily. The company is comprised of self-motivated individuals that do not need to be managed day-to-day to stay busy.This position is located at our office in Mukilteo, WA.**Job Responsibilities:**The hired individual will play a key role in developing and substantiating structural designs for AeroMech engineering and certification programs (primarily via STC) across a variety of aircraft platforms. Responsibilities will include evaluating new design concepts and performing static stress analyses to substantiate AeroMech-developed structural parts and installation designs for inflight connectivity and other aircraft systems and equipment.Key responsibilities may include structural design development and review, engineering drawing review, static stress analysis, and preparation of structural substantiation reports and other certification data required to support FAA STC projects.**Required Skills:**5-10 years of relevant experience developing static structures / stress substantiation analyses and reports for the installation of various systems and equipment on aircraft.Lead structures engineering project teams through all phases of aircraft modification and STC development, from initial concept and requirements definition through design, certification, installation, and final approval.Mentor and develop junior engineers by providing technical guidance, design review feedback, problem-solving support, and practical instruction in aircraft structural design principles.Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other computational techniques used to simulate how aircraft structure or aircraft materials behave under various conditions.Proficiency with SolidWorks (or analogous engineering design tools) for aircraft engineering designs.Having a keen interest in aviation (in general) is highly preferred.**Preferences Include:**·Experience drafting, developing and reviewing aircraft structural installation design packages.Experience with conducting damage tolerance analyses (DTAs) and bird strike is preferred but not required.5-10 years of relevant experience with FAA part 25 / part 23 certification programs.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.**Job Type: Full-time****Benefits:**Competitive hourly pay with overtime availabilityHealth and Dental Insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with company matchPaid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday PayOpportunities for multiple performance-based bonuses annually.**Work Location:**Mukilteo Washington (In Office)You should be proficient in:Project ManagementAircraft StructuresAerospace ManufacturingCAD/CAM Softwaredrafting