Aviation Structural Engineering, Lead Associate
Aviation Structural Engineering, Lead Associate
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$ 86000 - 138000
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Job Description
Responsibilities
The Aviation Structural Engineering Lead Associate will provide structural aerospace engineering support to the Structures and Materials Division of the Armys Aviation Engineering Directorate by applying classical structural methods and advanced finite element modeling techniques to evaluate design alternatives repairs and/or redesign efforts to ensure structural integrity and airworthiness of all US Army Aircraft. Emphasis will be on understanding/application of Airworthiness Qualification Requirements for New Development Aircraft Systems. Familiarity/Experience with Tilt Rotor Aircraft is beneficial.
Position is based out of Redstone Arsenal Huntsville AL. Preference is to be within commutable distance from site but not required. Telework is available.
What you will do:
- Application of standard practice hand calculations of aircraft and component static stress analysis for validation/verification of structural integrity for new design modification or structural repair of airframe and rotor head dynamic components.
- Application of Finite Element Analysis Techniques to determine load distributions in aircraft structure. (NASTRAN/FEMAP/ABAQUS)
- Development of structural airworthiness criteria structural testing requirements test witnessing test plan development determination of flight envelope restrictions and analysis of flight strain/loads data.
- Evaluation of flight test and full-scale specimen laboratory testing data to establish S-N curves and establish component fatigue lives and retirement times.
- Review of Airworthiness releases safety of flight messages and airworthiness evaluations and reports.
- On-site support of structural flight testing and bench testing
Qualifications
5 years with BS/BA
What you will need:
- Experience with analysis of rotorhead (dynamic) components a plus
- Experience performing stuctural analysis of airframe structure
- Experience performing Finite Element Analysis using NASTRAN FEMAP or ABAQUS
- Knowledge/Experience with structural bench testing static and fatigue of aircraft structural components
- Experience structural flight tests such as Flight Load Surveys
- Experience supporting airframe production programs to include MRB and salvage efforts
- Strong Statistical background is desired
- 5 or more years of experience in Aircraft Structural Analysis with BS in Engineering
This position requires an active/current DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain an interim Secret.
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Target Salary Range
EEO
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
- Aviation Safety
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Time Management
- Risk Management
- Licensing Documentation
- Organizational Skill
- Cargo Operation Management
- Aviation Training
- Aircraft Operations
- Communication
- Legal & Compliance
- Aircraft Control System
- Aviation Management
- Strategic Thinking Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
