Senior Aircraft Structures Engineer – Airworthiness Expert

Diaconia; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Diaconia in Chicopee, MA seeks a Senior Structures Engineer to provide advanced structural engineering support for aircraft systems throughout lifecycle. You will oversee junior staff, ensure airworthiness, and drive compliance with DoD and FAA requirements.

The role requires expert knowledge in structural engineering, risk assessment, and documentation such as ORD, SEPs, and TEMPs. Collaboration with program teams and involvement in safety analyses are essential.

Qualifications

• Senior-level requirement with DoD clearance and citizenship.
• Experience applying MIL-HDBK-516C for airworthiness.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced knowledge to oversee junior staff in structures engineering.
• Ensure compliance with DoD, AF, MIL-HDBK-516C standards.
• Support airworthiness certification and safety analyses.
• Translate user needs into weapon system requirements.
• Produce and review ORD, SEPs, TEMPs.
• Conduct risk assessments and support safety analyses.
• Engage in project reviews and provide improvement inputs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Engineering analysis tools

Airworthiness knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Engineering analysis software

Job description

Diaconia in Chicopee, MA seeks a Senior Structures Engineer to provide advanced structural engineering support for aircraft systems throughout lifecycle. You will oversee junior staff, ensure airworthiness, and drive compliance with DoD and FAA requirements.

The role requires expert knowledge in structural engineering, risk assessment, and documentation such as ORD, SEPs, and TEMPs. Collaboration with program teams and involvement in safety analyses are essential.