Aviation Structural Engineer — Impactful Design & Growth

L2 Aviation Solutions, LLC; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful Work

Cutting-Edge Projects

Growth & Development

Collaborative Culture

Stability & Industry Respect

Job summary

L2 Aviation Solutions, LLC in Erlanger, KY seeks a Structural Engineer to design and validate aircraft structures for commercial and specialized programs.

You will create substantiation reports, support certification with FAA/EASA in mind, and collaborate with DERs, certification experts, and manufacturing teams to deliver safe, high-quality modifications. This role requires 3–5 years aerospace structural experience and FEA tooling proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering.
• 3–5 years of hands-on structural engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience with FEA and tools like NASTRAN, ANSYS, or SolidWorks Simulation.
• Understanding FAA/EASA certification landscape, including FAR Part 25.
• Must pass pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• PE license or DER delegation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and validate aircraft structures and modifications.
• Create engineering drawings, substantiation reports, repairs, and certification documents for FAA/EASA approvals.
• Support avionics integrations, structural reinforcements, equipment mounts, and other complex modifications.
• Collaborate with engineers, DERs, certification experts, and manufacturing teams.
• Participate in design reviews, conformity inspections, and customer engagements.
• Provide engineering support during installation and prototype development.
• Drive continuous improvement in analysis methods, design tools, and engineering processes.

Skills

Structural engineering experience

FEA tools (NASTRAN/ANSYS/SolidWorks)

FAA/EASA regulatory understanding (FAR

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Structural Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

ANSYS

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

L2 Aviation Solutions, LLC in Erlanger, KY seeks a Structural Engineer to design and validate aircraft structures for commercial and specialized programs.

You will create substantiation reports, support certification with FAA/EASA in mind, and collaborate with DERs, certification experts, and manufacturing teams to deliver safe, high-quality modifications. This role requires 3–5 years aerospace structural experience and FEA tooling proficiency.