Staff/Senior Engineer, Mechanical Analyst

Ampaire; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampaire is seeking a Staff/Senior Engineer, Mechanical Analyst to analyze prototype and certification-conforming structures at the Long Beach headquarters. The role includes hand calcs, FEA (NASTRAN or equivalent), and loads/vibration/crashworthiness studies for FAA substantiation.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in structural analysis, experience with metallics/composites, and proficiency in SolidWorks and drafting standards. Senior level for top-qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of increasing responsibilities in structural analysis and validation.
• Expert in aircraft structural analysis methods using CAD, hand calcs, and FEA.
• Expert in drafting standards and ANSI Y14.5.
• Proficient with aircraft structural materials including metallics and composites.
• Familiar with MMPDS and FAA regulations for aircraft structures.
• Proficient with SolidWorks, NASTRAN FEA, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures including engine mount frames, cowls, fairings, ducts, and aeroshells.
• Perform hand calculations as the primary check and sanity basis for all structural analysis.
• Generate and run static and dynamic finite element models (NASTRAN or equivalent) for structural components and assemblies.
• Conduct loads analysis, vibration analysis, and crashworthiness analysis on flight-critical structural hardware.
• Develop analysis in direct support of FAA certification substantiation, including STC-level stress reports and supporting documentation.
• Write clear, cert-ready stress analysis documents suitable for FAA/DER submittal.
• Build and maintain standardized stress analysis templates to streamline future certification substantiation work.
• Collaborate with the Principal Structures Engineer and cross-functional engineering to keep analysis current with design and loads.

Skills

CAD modeling

FEM analysis

FAA/DER compliance

Materials: metallics & composites

NASTRAN

ANSI Y14.5 drafting

SolidWorks

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

Ampaire Inc. Staff/Senior Engineer, Mechanical Analyst Long Beach, CA·Full time Company website

Ampaire is seeking a Staff/Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Analyst. This role will be responsible for analysis of prototype and certification conforming mechanical structures. Key qualifications include experience with analysis of mechanical/structural systems on aircraft certification projects. The role is based at our Long Beach Airport headquarters. Senior Staff Engineer level for candidates that meet more of the optional qualifications

Ampaire is revolutionizing air travel with hybrid-electric propulsion, pioneering the fastest, most practical path to sustainable aviation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in sunny California at the Long Beach Airport, Ampaire has led the industry in real-world hybrid-electric flight innovation, achieving historic milestones since the first flight of its Electric EEL testbed in 2019. Our adaptable technology seamlessly repowers existing aircraft, slashing fuel consumption by 50-70% and enabling airlines to reduce costs and emissions without waiting around for new infrastructure or fuels. When futuristic airplanes arrive, we expect them to use our power systems too, and are already working on that behind the scenes.With flights spanning 30,000 miles across Hawaii, Scotland, Canada, Alaska, and beyond, Ampaire has proven hybrid-electric aircraft are ready now—not decades from today. In 2022, we introduced the world’s largest hybrid-electric aircraft, the Eco Caravan, which is now advancing through certification and commercialization. Backed by industry-leading partners, a $5B+ sales pipeline, and a bold vision for aviation’s future, Ampaire offers a career where your work will reshape an industry and leave a lasting impact on the world.This is an inflection point for Ampaire and a once-in-a-century moment for the industry. Are you ready to help redefine flight? Let's fly!

Description

Role and Responsibilities:

• Perform analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures including engine mount frames, cowls, fairings, ducts, and aeroshells
• Perform hand calculations as the primary check and sanity basis for all structural analysis
• Generate and run static and dynamic finite element models (NASTRAN or equivalent) for structural components and assemblies
• Conduct loads analysis, vibration analysis, and crashworthiness analysis on flight-critical structural hardware
• Develop analysis in direct support of FAA certification substantiation, including STC-level stress reports and supporting documentation
• Write clear, cert-ready stress analysis documents suitable for FAA/DER submittal
• Build and maintain standardized stress analysis templates to streamline future certification substantiation work
• Collaborate with the Principal Structures Engineer and cross-functional engineering (propulsion, integration, systems) to keep analysis current with design and loads

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 5+ years of increasing responsibilities in structural analysis and validation
• Expert in aircraft structural analysis methods using CAD, hand calcs, and FEA
• Expert In drafting standards and ANSI Y14.5
• Proficient with aircraft structural materials including metallics and composites.
• Familiar with MMPDS
• Familiar with FAA regulations and compliance standards for aircraft structures
• Proficient with Solidworks, NASTRAN FEA, and Microsoft Office

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• 10+ years of increasing responsibilities in structural analysis
• FAA structural DER
• Participation in aircraft analysis projects that achieved FAA Part 23 certification
• Proficient with structural qualification testing
• Proficient with Altair and requirements management tools
• Familiarity with thermal design considerations of engine nacelles