Crash Simulation Engineer - Aircraft Interiors (FEA)

Recaro Aircraft Seating Americas, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Recaro Aircraft Seating Americas, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Design Validation Engineer II, known as Crash Simulation Engineer, to independently perform structural and crashworthiness validation for aircraft seating systems using advanced FEA and physical test correlation.

You will own analysis models, run 14G/16G simulations, evaluate load paths, support certification efforts with data-driven judgment, and collaborate with design teams to drive robust seating architectures.

Qualifications

• Minimum four-year B.S. degree in Aerospace/Mechanical engineering or related field.
• Master's degree preferred with relevant experience in aircraft interior products.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural validation for seating systems using analytical methods, FEA, and physical test correlation.
• Perform linear/non-linear static analyses and dynamic crash simulations (14G/16G) using LS-DYNA and equivalents.
• Develop and maintain finite element models with boundary conditions, loads, and material properties.
• Analyze test results to validate simulation accuracy and support certification substantiation.
• Provide guidance on critical load cases, test configurations, and worst-case structural conditions.
• Drive design robustness by evaluating load paths, margin of safety, and failure modes across variants.
• Collaborate with design teams to influence early design decisions with predictive analysis input.
• Review drawings, MRB dispositions, and concessions with structural impact assessments.
• Witness component qualification and abuse load tests, evaluating plans and acceptance criteria.
• Prepare and review analysis summaries and substantiation documentation for certification.

Skills

FEA

LS-DYNA

ANSA

ANSYS

CATIA

Certification

Teamwork

communication

Independent learning

Education

B.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Master in Aerospace/Mechanical (preferred)

Tools

ANSA

LS-Dyna

CATIA V4/V5

ANSYS

Job description

Recaro Aircraft Seating Americas, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Design Validation Engineer II, known as Crash Simulation Engineer, to independently perform structural and crashworthiness validation for aircraft seating systems using advanced FEA and physical test correlation.

You will own analysis models, run 14G/16G simulations, evaluate load paths, support certification efforts with data-driven judgment, and collaborate with design teams to drive robust seating architectures.