Stress Engineer IV

AAR; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AAR is seeking a Stress Engineer IV in Greensboro, NC to lead substantiation and stress analyses for FAA certification. You will mentor junior engineers, direct modeling and testing activities, and ensure design concepts meet industry standards within budget and schedule.

Responsibilities include developing FE models, approving analyses, and providing technical support during manufacturing, with strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in processes.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Advise and mentor junior engineers on regulations and directives.
• Review and approve structural analysis to ensure FAA certification.
• Develop and review finite element models to aid design and certification.
• Create substantiation and stress analysis notes with traceable records.
• Provide technical support to Production during manufacturing and installation.

Skills

FAR/AD expertise

Aircraft design concepts

Mentoring engineers

Structural analysis

FEM analysis

Test procedures

Documentation

Communication

English proficiency

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEM software

MS Office

CAD/analysis tools

Job description

Title: Stress Engineer IV

Location: United States-North Carolina-Greensboro-Aircraft Reconfig Technologies

Job Number: 18529

Development of engineering stress and substantiation data within budget in accordance with FAA, customer and corporate standards of quality.

What you will be responsible for:

• Have advanced/expert knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s), Airworthiness Directives (AD’s), Alternate Means of Compliance (AMOC) and related regulatory requirements and processes. Will be able to direct and mentor junior engineers with understanding regulations and directives.

• Have advanced/expert knowledge of aircraft design concepts and industry design standards consistent with company workload environment. Will be able to direct and mentor junior engineers with design concepts and industry design standards.

• Independently analyze structural engineering data produced by other engineering groups to ensure it meets the structural requirements for FAA certification. Will be able to direct and mentor junior engineers with analysis. Will be able to review and approve analysis.

• Independently check structural engineering data produced by other engineering groups to ensure it meets the structural requirements for FAA certification. Will be able to direct and mentor junior engineers in the checking process.

• Independently generate stress analysis notes in a usable, traceable file that serves as a historical substantiation record of the repair or modification. Will be able to review and approve analysis notes.

• Independently develop, when necessary, finite element models to aid in the development of design and certification data. Will be able to direct and mentor junior engineers in modeling and analysis. Will be able to review and approve FEM analysis.

• Independently create, develop, and implement test procedures as required to obtain certifiable allowable data. Will be able to direct and mentor junior engineers in the creation, development and implementation of test procedures. Will be able to review and approve test procedures.

• Have an excellent relationship with the Structures DER’s and ODA UM’s to assure that structures and interior related FAR’s are addressed.

• Independently create, develop and evaluate structural engineering substantiation reports that will be used to certify repair and modification data.

• Will be able to direct and mentor junior engineers writing and reviewing substantiation reports.

• Independently provide technical support to Production during the manufacturing and installation phases of developed designs. Will be able to direct and mentor junior engineers in the provision of manufacturing and installation support.

• Demonstrate subject matter expertise on at least one area critical to substantiation.

• Independently support other Engineering groups as workload requirements dictate.

• Will be able to contribute to program administration.

• Will be able to organize and execute scheduling and meetings.

• Will be able to assume limited leadership and limited manpower delegation roles.

• Have advanced/expert knowledge of continuous improvement of various department procedures, controls, flows and systems.

• Must be able to work assigned schedule with minimal absences.

Qualifications:

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• BS Degree in Engineering or related scientific field, or equivalent combination of experience and coursework.

• Ten (10) years industry experience in the engineering field, preferably dealing in the design of modifications to transport category aircraft.

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience utilizing SolidWorks (or comparable CAD program) with demonstrable proficiency.

• Must possess knowledge of FAA regulations, certification processes and related requirements.

• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of standard aircraft components, materials, fabrication practices, aviation hardware and proper application in design.

• Must possess knowledge of engineering principles used in stress analysis, 3D-computer modeling, and other analytical substantiation techniques.

• Must possess knowledge of personal computer systems with Microsoft Office.

• Must have knowledge of PC-based or workstation-based analysis software systems. Experience with 1 or more FEM software systems preferred.

• Must have extensive knowledge of the use and application of aircraft technical data such as engineering drawings, SRM’s, MM’s, SB’s, IPC’s, WD’s, etc.

• Must possess good oral, written, and organizational skills, and be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering

• FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) / or ODA Eng. UM or ability to establish DER / ODA Eng. UM candidacy

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.

• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

• Normal office environment where approximately 70% of work is performed in a sitting position with the remaining time walking and moving around the office area.

• Must possess ability to maneuver around airplanes (i.e. climbing stairs, on work stands, man lifts, etc.).

• Must be able to occasionally work in an industrial environment subject to extreme temperatures and loud noises.

• Duties require normal mental and visual attention along with manual coordination for keyboard operations.

• Duties require typical bending, stooping, reaching, stretching, etc. with lifting typically limited to 10-20 lbs. maximum.

• Normal or corrected hearing and vision are required.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.