Design Validation Engineer II - Aircraft Seating

Recaro As; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RECARO is seeking a Design Validation Engineer II for our Fort Worth site to independently execute structural and crashworthiness validation for aircraft seating systems. You will own analysis models, evaluate worst-case loading, and drive design robustness through predictive simulations and data-driven judgment.

Key responsibilities include conducting linear/non-linear static analysis, dynamic crash simulations, and correlating results with physical tests to support certification and product

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, with 4+ years of related experience.
• Experience in aircraft interior products or certification environment.
• Strong analytical and numerical modeling skills with FEA
• Familiarity with FAA, airframer and certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural design validation using classical methods, advanced FEA and supporting test evidence.
• Perform linear and nonlinear static analyses and dynamic crash simulations (e.g., 14G/16G).
• Develop and maintain finite element models with proper boundary conditions and load cases.
• Correlate physical test results with analytical models to support certification.
• Provide guidance to certification programs on load cases and test configurations.
• Drive design improvements by evaluating load paths and margins across variants.
• Collaborate with design teams to influence early design decisions with predictive analysis.
• Review MRB dispositions and engineering drawings for compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Attention to deadlines

Detail-oriented

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Ethical judgment

Education

B.S. Aerospace/Mechanical Eng

M.S. Aerospace/Mechanical Eng

Tools

ANSA

LS-DYNA

Ansys

CATIA V4/V5

Job description

RECARO is seeking a Design Validation Engineer II for our Fort Worth site to independently execute structural and crashworthiness validation for aircraft seating systems. You will own analysis models, evaluate worst-case loading, and drive design robustness through predictive simulations and data-driven judgment.

Key responsibilities include conducting linear/non-linear static analysis, dynamic crash simulations, and correlating results with physical tests to support certification and product