Cabin Stress Engineer

PDS Tech, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Cabin Stress Engineer to lead advanced structural analyses for cabin and cargo components, ensuring safety and certification alignment.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, suppliers, and leadership to drive design accuracy, review substantiation, and mentor junior staff in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering with aerospace/mechanical/civil/electrical emphasis
• Minimum 13 years of cabin, cargo, or systems installation design experience
• Advanced expertise in FEA using Nastran, LS-Dyna, Abaqus, Radioss, HyperWorks
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis principles and aerospace certification requirements
• Experience reviewing engineering substantiation documents
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead technical initiatives in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced structural analyses for cabin and cargo components using hand calculations, FEA, and nonlinear modeling
• Support structural design for new and modified aircraft components
• Review supplier substantiation reports for compliance with design requirements
• Coordinate with design engineers, suppliers and leads to optimize solutions and meet timelines
• Establish objectives, tasks, and execution strategies
• Mentor junior structural analysts
• Lead investigations of complex structural challenges
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and certification requirements
• Participate in technical discussions with management and stakeholders

Skills

Structural analysis

Project leadership

Communication

Independent work

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Civil Engineering

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Related engineering with structural emphasis

Tools

Nastran

LS-Dyna

Abaqus

Radioss

HyperWorks

Job description

Engineer the Strength Behind the Skies — Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Cabin Stress Engineer!

Location: Mobile, AL | Payrate: $75/hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in the aerospace industry to hire an experienced and innovative Cabin Stress Engineer. In this high-impact role, you’ll apply advanced structural analysis expertise to support the design, development, and certification of aircraft cabin and cargo components that meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and reliability.

If you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges, leading technical initiatives, and working with cutting-edge aerospace technologies, this is your opportunity to elevate your career.

What You’ll Do

As a Cabin Stress Engineer, you’ll independently perform advanced structural analyses and collaborate closely with engineering teams, suppliers, and technical leadership to ensure successful project execution from concept through certification.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Perform complex detailed stress analysis for cabin and cargo components using:

  • Classical hand calculations

  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

  • Linear and non-linear modeling techniques

• Support structural design efforts for both new and modified aircraft components

• Review and approve supplier stress substantiation reports to ensure compliance with aircraft design requirements

• Coordinate with design engineers, suppliers, and technical leads to optimize design solutions and meet project timelines

• Establish technical objectives, project tasks, and execution strategies

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior structural analysts

• Lead investigations and problem-solving efforts involving highly complex structural challenges

• Ensure compliance with aerospace engineering standards, procedures, and certification requirements

• Participate in technical discussions and communicate effectively with all levels of management and project stakeholders

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering:
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Or related engineering discipline with strong structural/systems emphasis
• Minimum 13 years of experience supporting cabin, cargo, and/or systems installation design projects

• Advanced expertise in structural finite element modeling and analysis using tools such as:

  • Nastran
  • LS-Dyna
  • Abaqus
  • Radioss
  • Altair HyperWorks

• Strong knowledge of structural analysis principles, design methodologies, and aerospace certification requirements

• Experience reviewing and validating engineering substantiation documentation

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience mentoring or leading structural analysis teams
• Applied knowledge of aerospace design documentation techniques and procedures
• Experience using Google Suite tools
• Broad understanding of aircraft cabin and cargo system integration

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Work Environment:

• 100% onsite role

Physical Requirements Include:

• Ability to work on computers and review engineering drawings for extended periods
• Ability to communicate effectively in meetings, on production floors, and via teleconference
• Ability to lift and carry documents, tools, and equipment up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, squat, and navigate production environments
• Ability to travel independently and occasionally on short notice
• Use of required PPE including:
  • Safety shoes
  • Safety glasses
  • Hearing protection
  • Respirators/masks
  • Protective gloves

Ready to Take Your Aerospace Engineering Career Higher?

If you’re an experienced structural analyst ready to tackle complex aerospace challenges and help define the future of aircraft cabin systems, we want to hear from you.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $75.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.