Aircraft Systems Stress Analysis Engineer 4

AVTECH Global • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) is hiring an Aircraft Systems Stress Analysis Engineer 4 to guide major engineering programs or conduct research supporting the development and production of company products and services. The role addresses complex engineering issues and requires significant technical authority, independent judgment, and collaboration across engineering and supplier teams. The position is full-time and contract-based for 12 months, with an opportunity for extension. The listed pay rate is $96.83 per hour. The shift is first shift, 07:00 to 17:30.

The engineer selects methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex issues; develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities; and balances technical, cost, and schedule considerations. Work is performed without appreciable direction and reviewed from a long-range perspective. The engineer maintains current knowledge of relevant technical developments and recommends innovations to improve product quality and effectiveness. Other duties may be assigned.

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 the specific technical discipline, or 15 years of broad engineering experience across several technical disciplines with a bachelor's degree.
• 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.
• Experience reviewing, evaluating, and providing technical comments on supplier/vendor stress reports.
• Experience supporting supplier management activities, including participation in weekly IPT meetings.
• Experience supporting component qualification activities and reviewing supplier technical documentation.
• Familiarity with DO-160 environmental requirements for aircraft system components.
• Strong technical communication, engineering review, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• A valid driver's license may be required.
• Participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in an engineering-related field.
• Experience supporting multiple aircraft programs.

Responsibilities

• Guide the successful completion of major engineering programs or conceive research supporting the development and production of company products and services.
• Select appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues.
• Serve as a recognized technical authority consulted by associates and others.
• Anticipate and resolve complex issues, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
• Balance technical product requirements with cost and schedule considerations.
• Determine technical objectives independently and make authoritative decisions and recommendations.
• Maintain current knowledge of developments in the specialty and related aircraft fields, and recommend innovations to improve product quality and effectiveness.
• Support aircraft systems installations, supplier components, supplier management, component qualification, and review of supplier technical documentation.
• Review, evaluate, and provide technical comments on supplier/vendor stress reports.
• Participate in weekly Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings.
• 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