Lead Structural Analysis Engineer (Aerospace)

Jobtailor; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor, based in California, is seeking a senior structural analyst to develop repairs for Boeing and MD aircraft. You will lead static and fatigue analyses of primary and secondary structures, collaborate closely with customers and Boeing leadership, and drive proactive repair solutions across the fleet.

The role requires extensive experience with composite/metal structures, Boeing data, and BCA tools. You will guide cross-functional teams and ensure timely, high-quality technical responses

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• 5+ years related work experience preferred.
• 9+ years related work experience preferred.
• 3+ years experience with composite/metal structures.
• 3+ years aircraft design/repair experience.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Experience with Boeing data.
• Experience with CSW, IAS, and other BCA tools.
• Experience working with customers (airlines, operators, lessors).
• Lead structural analysis teams and damage tolerance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural repairs on Boeing and MD series models.
• Develop static and fatigue analyses for primary and secondary structures.
• Collaborate with customers via verbal and written communications.
• Communicate with Boeing and customer executive leadership.
• Review customer requests and determine best resolution approach.
• Provide repair solutions and approval forms to customers.
• Collaborate with multiple Boeing teams to develop repair solutions.
• Review outgoing customer messages for content and quality.
• Initiate proactive repair solutions across the Boeing fleet.
• Analyze and develop substantiation packages for repairs/fly-on limits.
• Research technical, operational, and quality issues unresolved by customers.
• Assess incoming communications to resolve potential fleet safety issues.
• Help customers keep their aircraft flying safely by addressing AOG issues.

Job description

• Develops structural repairs on all Boeing and MD series models
• Develops static and fatigue analyses for primary and secondary structures
• Collaborates with customers via verbal and written communications
• Communicates with Boeing and customer executive leadership
• Performs review of customer requests and determine the best avenue for resolution
• Provides repair solutions and approval forms to customers
• Collaborates with multiple Boeing teams to develop repair solutions
• Reviews outgoing customer messages to ensure content and quality
• Initiates proactive repair solutions across the Boeing fleet
• Analyzes and develops substantiation packages for repairs and/or fly-on limits
• Researches technical, operational, and quality issues that cannot be resolved by the customer
• Assesses incoming customer communications to resolve potential fleet safety issues
• Helps customers keep their aircraft flying safely by addressing urgent 'Aircraft On Ground' (AOG) issues

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• 5+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• 9+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience preferred
• 3+ years experience working with composite and/or metallic structures
• 3+ years of aircraft design and/or repair experience
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and writing
• Experience with Boeing aircraft data
• Experience with CSW, IAS, and other BCA tools
• Experience working with and supporting customers (e.g. Airlines, Operators, Lessors)
• Prior experience with AOG resolution
• Leading structural analysis teams
• Damage Tolerance analysis

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Hard Skills

• structural repairs
• static analysis
• fatigue analysis
• composite structures
• metallic structures
• aircraft design
• repair experience
• damage tolerance analysis
• substantiation packages
• AOG resolution

Soft Skills

• effective communication
• collaboration
• problem-solving
• leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering