Staff/Senior Engineer, Mechanical Analyst

Ampaire; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampaire Inc. in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Staff/Senior Engineer, Mechanical Analyst to lead analysis of prototype and certification-conforming structures at our Long Beach Airport headquarters.

You will perform hand calculations, develop and run FEA models, and support FAA substantiation for certification of flight-critical components. The role requires 5+ years in structural analysis, proficiency with CAD/FEA tools, and familiarity with FAA regulations, MMPDS, and certifications.

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

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

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis

Hand calculations

CAD

FAA regulations

Documentation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN FEA

SolidWorks

Microsoft 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

About Ampaire Inc.

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

Salary

$160,000 - $245,000 per year