Lead Crash Simulation Engineer - Aircraft Seating

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

Job summary

Recaro Aircraft Seating Americas, Inc. is seeking a Design Validation Engineer II, a crash simulation specialist responsible for executing structural validation for aircraft seating systems.

You will use advanced FEA, LS-DYNA, and test data to demonstrate compliance with FAA and industry requirements. You will own FE models, perform static and dynamic crash analyses, correlate results with physical tests, and guide certification activities.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Aerospace/Mechanical engineering with 4+ years in aircraft interior products or related field.
• Experience in structural validation for aerospace seating or interiors is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural validation for seating systems using FEA, LS-DYNA, and physical test evidence.
• Perform linear/non-linear static and dynamic crash simulations (e.g., 14G/16G).
• Develop and maintain FE models with appropriate boundary conditions and material properties.
• Correlate test results with analytical models to support certification substantiation.
• Provide guidance on load cases and worst-case configurations for certification.
• Evaluate load paths, margins of safety, and design robustness across variants.
• Collaborate with design engineering to influence early design decisions.
• Review drawings, MRB dispositions, concessions, and design deviations for compliance.
• Witness component qualification, certification, and abuse tests; assess acceptance criteria.
• Prepare and review technical analysis summaries and substantiation documents.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Crash dynamics

Correlation with test data

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Regulatory certification knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical engineering

Master's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical engineering

Tools

ANSA

LS-DYNA

CATIA

Ansys

Job description

Recaro Aircraft Seating Americas, Inc. is seeking a Design Validation Engineer II, a crash simulation specialist responsible for executing structural validation for aircraft seating systems.

You will use advanced FEA, LS-DYNA, and test data to demonstrate compliance with FAA and industry requirements. You will own FE models, perform static and dynamic crash analyses, correlate results with physical tests, and guide certification activities.