Senior Aircraft Structures Engineer – FAA‑Regulated Upgrades

Duncan Aviation; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan Aviation in Provo, UT is seeking an Aircraft Structures Engineer to lead complex aerospace projects, prepare engineering data per manufacturer specs, STCs and FAA regulations, and deliver solutions with customer satisfaction in mind.

The role involves collaborating with sales, project managers and production teams, reviewing plans, and providing technical guidance to ensure regulatory compliance and quality throughout all phases of modification projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office, SolidWorks, AutoCAD and/or CATIA.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Business and General Aviation aircraft modifications and/or related business and/or engineering experience.
• Previous experience working with the FAA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Makes engineering decisions by defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions based on data and FAA guidance.
• Provides complete engineering data (drawings, test plans, analyses, reports) meeting regulatory requirements and timelines.
• Reviews service plans and proposals for engineering requirements and supports sales proposals with technical data.
• Designs and approves avionics installations and interior assemblies, employing DFM techniques and FAA regulations.
• Supports production teams with system turn-on, troubleshooting and testing.
• Offers technical assistance to sales, project managers and shop staff to improve processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

FAA regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA

Job description

Duncan Aviation in Provo, UT is seeking an Aircraft Structures Engineer to lead complex aerospace projects, prepare engineering data per manufacturer specs, STCs and FAA regulations, and deliver solutions with customer satisfaction in mind.

The role involves collaborating with sales, project managers and production teams, reviewing plans, and providing technical guidance to ensure regulatory compliance and quality throughout all phases of modification projects.