Senior Airframe Stress Engineer

Electra Aero • Manassas, VA

11d • $130,000 - $170,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Electra.aero, a next-gen aerospace technology company, seeks a dynamic and energetic Senior Airframe Stress Engineer. This role will support the development of Electa's 9-passenger Hybrid Electric eSTOL (electric short takeoff and landing) Aircraft. The ideal candidate will have a strong background analyzing metallic and composite structure to meet certification requirements within a fast-paced, innovative environment. We are seeking a candidate with the following key experience and skills:

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in airframe structural analysis.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, with a concentration in a relevant Engineering discipline
• Familiar with FAA Part 23 Certification Regulations
• Proficiency with NX or other CAD software
• Advanced knowledge of FEMAP/Nastran
• In-depth understanding of aircraft loads, free body diagrams, behavior of aircraft components and mechanics of materials.
• Advanced proficiency in hand calculations and finite element analysis of composite and metallic structures.
• Ability to generate and review detailed analysis reports and aircraft type certification documents

Responsibilities

• Support the development of major structural airframe assemblies from preliminary design through certification, and manufacturing ramp up
• Collaborate with suppliers and engineers from loads, design, M&P, structural test and certification throughout the entire product development process from prototype to high-rate production
• Provide technical guidance to the engineering team on design concepts and structural analysis methods.
• Define the engineering analysis requirements that ensure structural integrity of the airframe to support Type Certification.
• Perform static and fatigue analysis of airframe structure in support of Type Certification using finite element analysis and conventional hand calculations using standard methodologies (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, ESDU, etc.)
• Prepare, review and approve design dispositions and analysis substantiation.
• Support component and assembly tests, including definition, planning, requirements, and report writing
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level