Flight Sciences Technical Program Lead
About The Position
The Structural Engineering Scientist is responsible for providing technical solutions for the multi-discipline Flight Sciences team, which includes aerodynamics, structural dynamics, structural analysis, durability and damage tolerance analysis, and mass properties analysis, for special mission modifications to commercial aircraft. The role involves providing program-level guidance on demonstrating compliance with FAA airworthiness regulations concerning loads, structure, and weight & balance. The position requires collaboration with program leadership and external engineering teams to coordinate necessary engineering analysis and testing. This role is 100% onsite and can be located in Greenville, TX, Rockwall, TX, or Plano, TX.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 15 years of experience in aerodynamics, structural dynamics, structural analysis, or durability and damage tolerance analysis in modifying fixed-wing manned aircraft.
- Graduate Degree with 13 years of experience in aerodynamics, structural dynamics, structural analysis, or durability and damage tolerance analysis in modifying fixed-wing manned aircraft.
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of experience in aerodynamics, structural dynamics, structural analysis, or durability and damage tolerance analysis in modifying fixed-wing manned aircraft.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience leading a team of engineers.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Good computer skills including working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
- Willingness to travel up to 5%.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Active Secret Clearance.
- Experience with MSC Nastran, Femap, NX, and Teamcenter.
- Experience with Flight Testing.
Responsibilities
- Support and review engineering bids and ROMs.
- Perform engineering work in one of the Flight Sciences disciplines up to their current job level to assist as needed.
- Lead Flight Sciences engineers to manage their scope, budget, and schedule performance.
- Mentor Flight Sciences engineers to develop their technical and leadership skills.
- Guide engineers in creating innovative solutions to complex engineering problems.
- Work with airworthiness authorities to optimize program certification approaches.
- Provide input on program plans and program schedules.
- Communicate program flow-down information to Flight Sciences.
- Review monthly labor forecasts and identify program staffing needs to ASE managers.
- Influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders outside of Flight Sciences.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
