Lead Structural Engineer - Aerospace Interiors & FEA

Jobtailor

Aguadilla (PR)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Stress Engineer to lead structural analysis efforts for aerospace interiors on complex programs. You will perform FEA, modal analysis, and fatigue assessments, review drawings, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with FAA/DoD standards.

The role requires interoperability with design teams and cross-functional collaboration across a product team. The ideal candidate has a STEM degree with several years of hands-on FEA experience, strong

Qualifications

Degree in STEM and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with minimum 3 years of experience.
Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English across all levels of an organization, verbally and in writing.
U.S. citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
Experience with finite element analysis software for structural considerations, such as ANSYS Mechanical or similar.
Experience calculating and documenting modal analysis, internal stress loading, fatigue, and safety margins.
Experience researching and investigating structural design solutions.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of composite materials such as fiberglass, phenolic, and carbon fiber.
Experience in the aerospace industry, specifically aircraft interiors.
Experience running fatigue analysis.
Experience with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, NX, or similar.
Knowledge of standards such as 14 CFR Part 25, MIL-STD-810, and RTCA DO-160.
Experience developing automation tools using Excel API, Python, and Visual Basic.

Responsibilities

Communicate technical topics and issues clearly to technical peers and non-technical team members.
Review engineering drawings and models for structural integrity and FAA regulatory compliance.
Conduct and provide constructive feedback during peer reviews.
Mentor team members and document knowledge to provide technical guidance.
Work proactively with an integrated product team to identify risks and opportunities.
Coordinate with design teams to ensure robust design choices and compliance with environmental requirements, including shock, vibration, and crash loading.
Document analysis results for internal and external customers and support customer airworthiness certification on military airborne platforms.
Participate in and lead investigations into complex, open-ended tasks.
Identify root causes of issues.
Serve as functional lead for the stress team on specific projects.