Summary:
This position provides structural engineering design for primary and secondary metallic and composite aircraft structures.
*This is a Contingent position with our company (1-year or longer)*
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Develops structural layouts and concepts
* Develops load paths and initial stress calculations to optimize primary and secondary structure
* Designs and develops primary and secondary structures to meet certification and aircraft requirements
* Conduct Integrated Product Team coordination with systems engineering, manufacturing, production and quality to meet IPT requirements
* Holds design reviews and presentations on various structures of the aircraft
* Interfaces with vendor/suppliers when required
* Ensures adherence to program schedule as well as program cost targets
* Ensures material and standards selection in line with industry norms and meet all regulatory and company requirements
Qualifications and Skills:
* Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent years of work experience in lieu of formal education required
* Experience of structural design for certification to part 23 or 25 standards
* Strong skills in CATIA v5 or equivalent 3d modeling tools, Teamcenter or equivalent PLM tool required
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office suites
* Strong working knowledge of aircraft structures design
* Strong working knowledge of GD&T
* Knowledge of composite part design and CATIA CPD module
* Experience with CATIA kinematics and fem modules desired
* Systems integration and supplier management
* Proficient in technical requirements writing
* Demonstrated technical communication skills
Key Performance Indicators:
* Adherence to program and deliverable schedule, and first-time design quality
* High level of communication to ensure all stakeholder requirements are met
* Ability to take ownership of tasks from concept to final design
* Adherence to program targets for recurring and non-recurring cost
* Ability to develop and execute trade studies to enhance airplane technical performance measures
Working Conditions:
1. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
2. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
3. Must be able to access and inspect all areas of aircraft.
4. Must be willing to travel on occasion to support business needs.