Principal Cabin Stress Engineer (Contract)

Airbus • Mobile, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Cabin Stress Engineer supports aircraft cabin development and certification as a stress analyst. The role performs static and dynamic analyses of metallic and composite structures to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards, including dynamic seat certification, using classical hand calculations and computational techniques. The work prioritizes structural integrity and occupant safety while achieving high strength-to-weight ratios.

The engineer performs complex, detailed stress analysis of cabin or cargo components using classical hand analysis and finite element methods, supporting structural design from the conceptual phase through development and certification. The role also reviews supplier stress substantiation reports for compliance with aircraft design requirements and sign-off data, coordinates with design engineers, suppliers, and technical leads to meet project timelines, establishes objectives and tasks, and mentors less experienced structural analysts. The position is onsite 100% and may be located in Mobile, Alabama, or Wichita, Kansas. It is a temporary contract assignment with no specified duration; it may be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a third-party vendor and assigned to Airbus.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical) with strong coursework emphasis on structural and/or systems design and installation.
• At least 13 years of total design experience with cabin and cargo and/or systems installation projects.
• Strong capability in finite element modeling of structures using implicit and explicit linear and nonlinear techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of technical design principles, theories, and concepts.
• Applied knowledge of design documentation, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical and onsite requirements, including carrying and lifting items up to 30 lb/14 kg and using required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex, detailed stress analyses of cabin or cargo components using classical hand analysis and finite element methods.
• Support the structural design of new and modified components from conceptual development through certification.
• Perform static and dynamic analyses for metallic and composite structures, including dynamic seat certification.
• Review supplier stress substantiation reports for compliance with aircraft design requirements and sign-off data.
• Coordinate with design engineers, suppliers, and technical leads to meet project deliverables and timelines while achieving an optimum design solution.
• Set broad objectives and timelines and establish the tasks and methods needed to complete them.
• Mentor less experienced structural analysts and provide leadership and guidance on complex problems.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management, internally and externally.
• Travel independently and at short notice.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior