Junior Structural Integrity Engineer

Job Summary:

The Junior Engineer will investigate analyze and deliver technical positions and recommendation on engineering issues with oversight and direction. They can independently address some tasking but still require senior level guidance.

Job Functions:

Apply foundational engineering principles to support review of analyses and ground/flight test data for airworthiness evaluations of fixed-wing aircraft under senior guidance.

Assist in identifying and resolving engineering problems through analysis of structural test data and simulation results applying basic knowledge of structural behavior and damage tolerance.

Support Program Manager efforts by tracking compliance with aircraft requirements including technical reporting documentation and quality control activities.

Contribute to early-stage (TRL 05) projects involving materials manufacturing processes and structural considerations supporting transition to cross-functional teams.

Provide support during structural ground testing ensuring accurate data collection documentation and alignment with test objectives.

Assist in the use and development of modeling and simulation tools including finite element models and support correlation with test results.

Participate in team-based engineering activities building competency in structural analysis methods fatigue and fracture concepts and aircraft structural performance.

Contribute to engineering studies supporting long-term improvements in materials manufacturing processes and structural durability.

Prepare basic engineering design and structural analysis documentation including stresses strains and margins of safety for senior review.

Support design for manufacturability initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce lifecycle cost while maintaining structural performance.

Collaborate with engineering teams on materials and process development assisting with qualification validation and optimization efforts.

Qualifications:

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Aerospace Mechanical Electrical Chemical Materials or other related Engineering field.

Basic understanding of aircraft operations manufacturing methods mechanical systems and materials as applied to aircraft and their components.

Foundational knowledge of process qualification validation and verification for aircraft components and associated hardware.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to support evaluation of system performance reliability and integration considerations within aircraft systems.

Working knowledge of applicable military specifications and standards relevant to aircraft design manufacturing and airworthiness is beneficial.

Some experience or exposure to identifying assessing and managing technical and programmatic risks within aircraft systems or engineering projects is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job the employee routinely is required to learn and apply new information and/or skills. Must be able to interpret data information and documents.

Occasional Travel may be required. 20%

Occasionally will need to lift/and or move up to: 10 lbs.

Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.

Moderate environment temperature and noise level.

This is largely a sedentary role; this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.

Regularly works around moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather heat and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times.

Benefits:

Compass Systems Inc. is a profitable growing company offering excellent salaries and benefits. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program including:

401(k) and 401k Matching

Medical Vision Rx Dental coverage

Paid Time off

Professional Development

Wellness Programs

Flexible Work Arrangements

Short and Long-term disability life insurance and recruitment incentives.

Compass Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veteran status. Use of any external recruitment or job placement agency is based upon its compliance with our commitment to equal opportunity.