Sr Rotorcraft Structural & Materials Engineer

Md-Helicopters-1; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MD Helicopters, LLC is seeking an experienced structural/materials engineer to analyze rotorcraft components and assemblies for airworthiness. You will perform static, dynamic, fatigue, and vibration analyses using hand calculations and FEA tools, and document results for certification.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or materials engineering, with 6–8 years of aerospace experience; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or materials engineering required.
• 6–8 years of relevant structural/materials analysis experience in aerospace.
• Experience with rotorcraft structures and materials.
• Familiarity with MIL/FED/AMS/NAS/ASTM specifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document structural integrity of rotorcraft detail, assembly, and installation drawings.
• Perform static, dynamic, fatigue, and vibration analyses on rotorcraft components.
• Develop material specifications for metallic, non-metallic, and composite parts.
• Prepare test plans, certification documentation, and reports in line with FAA standards.
• Coordinate with design, manufacturing, quality, and certification teams to meet objectives.
• Support DER processes and documentation compliance.

Skills

Rotorcraft analysis

Dynamic analysis

Fatigue analysis

Materials science

Statistical analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

FAA Structures DER certification preferred

Tools

MATHCAD

UG NX

NASTRAN/FEMAP

Job description

MD Helicopters, LLC is seeking an experienced structural/materials engineer to analyze rotorcraft components and assemblies for airworthiness. You will perform static, dynamic, fatigue, and vibration analyses using hand calculations and FEA tools, and document results for certification.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or materials engineering, with 6–8 years of aerospace experience; a Master’s degree is preferred.