Lead Stress Engineer

Elevate Aircraft Seating•Huntington Beach, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality. We are looking for a skilled Lead Stress Engineer to join our team in Huntington Beach, CA. This is an on-site position based in Huntington Beach, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth. The Lead Stress Engineer is responsible for the structural certification of aircraft interior structures including all supporting stress analyses. The Lead Stress Engineer presents analysis in Interface Loads Reports or Stress Analysis Reports and creates static test plans to certify aircraft interior structures via static testing. This role determines specific certification requirements from FAA and customer documentation. They will participate in the development of new products and technical proposals in order to enable the company to capture new and additional business, as well as participate in the preparation and presentation of Design Reviews. The Lead Stress Engineer directs the evaluation and approval of repair procedures and should possess the motivation to complete projects on time and represent the company's core values.

Requirements

Bachelor�s Degree in Engineering or similar technical discipline is required
6+ years of direct experience
Exceptional organizational skills, self-motivation, a sense of urgency and sensitivity to deadlines, and detail oriented
Demonstrated knowledge of, and the ability to analyze, regulatory requirements and advisory materials
Strong technical writing ability is desired
Highly proficient in FEA and aerospace industry hand calculation methods
Ability to communicate and present both orally and written
Ability to work independently and as part of a broader team
Possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master�s Degree in Engineering or similar technical discipline is desired
Detailed knowledge of TSO processes and general FAA regulations preferred
Detailed knowledge of dynamic, static, and flammability testing processes and procedures preferred
Knowledge of FAA (Part 21 and Part 25) and Boeing requirements
AutoCAD and/or CATIA V5 familiarity
Programming proficiency in VBA or Python
Microsoft Office proficiency
Understanding of material properties, test methods, and processes to obtain allowables
Experience with design and testing of aircraft interiors such as galleys, monuments, and seats

Responsibilities

Determine structural certification path for aircraft interior installations, structures, and components
Carry out preliminary and detailed stress analysis of aircraft interior structures and components using FEA (FEMAP/NASTRAN or similar software) and hand calculations using aerospace industry methods
Prepare and check interface loads reports, static test plans/reports, stress analysis reports, comparative analysis reports, FEA models, and etc.
Support static testing efforts, which may include inspecting the setup prior to test, interfacing with the delegated test witness to resolve any deviations from the test plan and assisting the test lab with fabrication of the setup as needed.
Act as primary interface with customer stress engineers to identify and assist in articulation of customer requirements and priorities; discuss and resolve technical/program issues and problems and provide contract status and updates
Identify, evaluate, establish, and implement alternative courses of action in response to changing customer focus, requirements, or needs relating to structural analysis
Lead other stress engineers on one or more projects and ensure tasks are completed on time with good quality
Review and approve drawings, deviations, and rework for stress requirements
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
Maintain and protect the confidentiality of the Company�s information and products.