Aircraft Systems Stress Analysis Engineer 4

AVTECH Global • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) is seeking an Aircraft Systems Stress Analysis Engineer 4 to guide major engineering programs or conduct research of considerable scope and complexity in support of developing and producing company products and services. The role focuses on aircraft systems stress analysis, including analysis of system installations and supplier components, structural and fatigue analysis, detailed finite element analysis, and technical reviews of supplier stress documentation.

The engineer selects methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues; serves as a recognized technical authority; anticipates and resolves complex issues; and develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities. Problem solving balances technical product, cost, and schedule. The position works without appreciable direction, determines technical objectives, and makes authoritative decisions and recommendations. It also requires maintaining current knowledge of relevant technical developments and recommending innovations to improve product quality and effectiveness. Other duties may be assigned.

This is a full-time contract position for 12 months, with an opportunity for extension. The stated pay rate is $96.83 per hour, and the shift is First (07:00 to 17:30).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical-related curriculum applicable to the position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.
• Ten years of experience in a specific technical discipline, or 15 years of broad engineering experience across several technical disciplines with a bachelor's degree. Related advanced-degree experience may be credited up to two years for a master's degree and four years for a Ph.D. in applicable fields.
• Experience in stress analysis of aircraft systems, preferably supporting multiple aircraft programs.
• Experience with aircraft systems such as flight control systems, doors and mechanisms, landing gear systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and power plant systems and nacelles.
• Experience supporting system installations and supplier components.
• Experience in aircraft structural stress analysis, including primary and secondary structures.
• Knowledge of aircraft composite structures, including sandwich structures and solid laminates.
• Experience in static stress analysis and fatigue analysis.
• Knowledge of fatigue analysis methods, including constant-amplitude cyclic loading and fatigue spectrum development.
• Familiarity with Miner's rule for cumulative fatigue damage assessment.
• Experience reviewing engineering models using CATIA V5 and SmartTeam, or other 3D engineering modeling software.
• Experience in detailed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) modeling.
• Strong technical communication, engineering review, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in an engineering-related field.
• Familiarity with DO-160 environmental requirements for aircraft system components.

Responsibilities

• Guide successful completion of major engineering programs or conduct research in areas of considerable scope and complexity supporting company products and services.
• Select appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues.
• Serve as a recognized authority in the field and provide extensive consultation to associates and others.
• Anticipate and resolve complex issues creatively and effectively, and develop standards and guides for engineering activities.
• Balance technical product considerations with cost and schedule when solving problems.
• Determine technical objectives of assignments and make authoritative decisions and recommendations with limited direction.
• Maintain current knowledge of developments in the specialty and related aircraft fields, and recommend innovations to improve product quality and effectiveness.
• Review, evaluate, and provide technical comments on supplier and vendor stress reports.
• Support supplier management activities, including participation in weekly Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings.
• Support component qualification activities and review supplier technical documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Coverage of up to one-half of the employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Per diem split, if qualified.
• Opportunity to become a direct hire after 90 days.
• 401(k) with matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior