Lead Stress Engineer - Aircraft Interior Structures

Elevate Aircraft Seating; Huntington Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 7% bonus potential

Generous 401(K) matching

3 weeks of Paid Time Off

12 paid holidays

Affordable health care plans

On-site gym

Car charging stations

Job summary

Elevate Aircraft Seating in Huntington Beach, CA seeks a Lead Stress Engineer to drive structural certification of aircraft interior components and perform FEA analyses and hand calculations. You will develop test plans to certify structures via static testing and ensure compliance with FAA and customer requirements.

This hybrid role requires 6+ years’ experience, a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Master’s preferred), and strong technical writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar technical discipline is required.
• 6+ years of direct experience in stress engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of FAA requirements and aerospace industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Determine structural certification path for aircraft interior installations, structures, and components.
• Carry out preliminary and detailed stress analysis using FEA and hand calculations.
• Prepare and check interface loads reports and stress analysis documents.
• Support static testing and coordinate with test witnesses and lab personnel.
• Interface with customer stress engineers to align requirements and priorities.

Skills

FEA

Aerospace calculations

Regulatory knowledge FAA

Technical writing

Communication skills

Independent work

Team leadership

AutoCAD / CATIA

Python / VBA

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

FEMAP/NASTRAN

Job description

Elevate Aircraft Seating in Huntington Beach, CA seeks a Lead Stress Engineer to drive structural certification of aircraft interior components and perform FEA analyses and hand calculations. You will develop test plans to certify structures via static testing and ensure compliance with FAA and customer requirements.

This hybrid role requires 6+ years’ experience, a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Master’s preferred), and strong technical writing and communication skills.