Lead Engineer, Airframe Stress Analysis

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Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company thats developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable integrated and human-centered ecosystem we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in todays air transportation system.

The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone improving peoples ability to move whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What we do:

At Supernal we are working on new eVTOL technology to make the world a better place with Urban Air Mobility (UAM). The Structural Analysis Engineer will perform stress analysis of metallic and composite primary aircraft structure made from cutting-edge materials and Airframe Structural Analysis & Test team is responsible for performing analysis of airframe structures and works closely with Structural Design Loads Payloads/Interiors Material & Process Manufacturing Technology Systems Engineering and Test & Evaluation groups. We are looking for an experienced Structural Analyst to help build our structural analysis capabilities and guide implementation of best practices across the company. Our ideal candidate has significant experience and expertise in structural analysis of airframe primary structures. This position will report to the head of the Mechanical and Flight Systems (M&FS) Engineering department and provide technical solutions for the Airframe Structural Analysis team.

What you can do:

• Coach mentor and develop others on the Airframe Stress team on technical topics
• Guide development of new manufacturing technologies engineering tools and aircraft structural designs
• Support planning of structural analysis teamwork statement and schedule including collaboration with internal and external suppliers and customers
• Coordinate and communicate regularly with team members in Supernal to provide and receive updates on project progress quality metrics project summaries and other related documents
• Perform structural analysis of aerospace primary and secondary structures made of composite and metallic materials for experimental and type certificated vehicles
• Apply free body diagrams hand calculations and numerical methods for estimating and developing loads
• Develop and apply analysis methods for static strength stability durability and damage tolerance
• Work closely with design and test engineers to determine test requirements and support vehicle and sub-scale tests
• Work independently or with minimum supervision to come up with conceptual and detailed analysis based on the requirements

What you can contribute:

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Aerospace Aeronautical or equivalent disciplines is required
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience working with fixed or rotary-wing aircraft structure strength stability fatigue analysis and/or finite element analysis
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience with composites structures
• Familiarity with industry level composite activities (e.g. NCAMP CMH17 or P17)
• Familiarity with durability and damage tolerance analysis techniques for metallic and/or non-metallic structure
• May require up to 10% of domestic and international travel
• Other duties as assigned

You may also be able to contribute:

• Masters degree in Mechanical Aerospace Aeronautical or equivalent disciplines
• Familiarity with MRB structural testing flight test or analysis automation (e.g. Python programming or similar)

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