Engineer II

LIFEPORT LLC • Woodland, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position conducts stress analyses on designs of experimental, prototype, or production aircraft mission equipment, and related components to evaluate the ability to withstand stresses imposed during flight or ground operations imposed by static, dynamic, or thermal loads, due to operational or test conditions. The role is responsible for entire projects with significant scope and complexity, contributing to the department or business unit by applying advanced knowledge of one or more functional areas. This includes analyzing, researching, and developing structural engineering specifications for various materials, analyzing damage tolerance, durability, design allowables, and structural modeling. The Engineer II will study preliminary specifications and design requirements to determine strength and bending characteristics of parts, assemblies, and total airframe, consult with design personnel regarding analysis results and necessary modifications, and formulate mathematical models or devise other computer analysis methods to assist in stress analysis.

Requirements

• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask
• Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork skills and high degree of initiative required
• Excellent communication both written and verbal
• Work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Must be proficient with MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Advanced experience with SolidWorks
• Advanced knowledge of structural analysis techniques
• BS or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or related field
• 4-10 years of professional experience in a stress related field required
• Must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.14 is required

Nice To Haves

• Working Knowledge of Femap or other FEA software experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for entire projects with significant scope and complexity
• Contributes to the department or business unit by applying their advanced knowledge of one or more functional areas
• Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural material for product design, or operation of product
• Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling
• Study preliminary specifications and design requirements to determine strength and bending characteristics of parts, assemblies, and total airframe
• Consult with design personnel regarding results of analyses and need for additional analysis, test or design modifications
• Formulate mathematical models of stress problems or devise other methods of computer analysis or simulation to assist in stress analysis

Benefits

• PTO – Paid Time off
• Personal leave
• Annual performance bonus program
• Wellness program and onsite gym with free personal training
• Paid company holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits with HSA and FSA options
• 401K with employer contribution
• Employer paid basic life & disability coverage
• Employee life assistance program
• Additional voluntary benefits include: LegalShield, long term disability, pet insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary hospital Indemnity and voluntary critical illness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees