Stress Engineer II

AAR Corp • Greensboro, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Stress Engineer II develops engineering stress and substantiation data within budget and in accordance with FAA, customer, and corporate quality standards. The role independently analyzes and checks structural engineering data for FAA certification, generates traceable stress analysis notes, and may review and approve analysis notes prepared by suppliers or peers. The engineer coordinates with suppliers, internal design and production teams, and certification personnel to complete repair and modification engineering deliverables.

The position supports test planning and procedure development, prepares structural substantiation reports, addresses technical issues during certification, and provides technical support during manufacturing and installation. The engineer also contributes to task scheduling, status reporting, continuous improvement, and other engineering work as workload requires.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• Five years of industry experience in engineering; experience involving transport-category aircraft design is preferred.
• Working knowledge of engineering analysis software.
• Experience using SolidWorks or a comparable CAD program, with demonstrated proficiency interpreting and working with engineering models and drawings.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations, certification processes, and related requirements.
• Knowledge of standard aircraft components, materials, fabrication practices, aviation hardware, and their proper application in design.
• Knowledge of engineering principles used in stress analysis, 3D computer modeling, and other analytical substantiation techniques.
• Knowledge of personal computer systems and Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of aircraft technical data, including engineering drawings, SRMs, manuals, service bulletins, IPCs, and wiring diagrams.
• Good oral, written, and organizational skills; ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with one or more finite element method (FEM) software tools.
• Working knowledge of HyperMesh and MSC Nastran.
• Industry experience dealing with the design of transport-category aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering stress and substantiation data within budget and in accordance with FAA, customer, and corporate quality standards.
• Apply working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, Airworthiness Directives, Alternate Means of Compliance, and related regulatory processes.
• Independently analyze and check structural engineering data produced by other engineering groups to ensure it meets structural requirements for FAA certification.
• Coordinate design decisions and execution activities with suppliers and internal design and production teams to align work and complete engineering deliverables on time.
• Generate usable, traceable stress analysis notes as historical substantiation records for repairs or modifications; review and approve analysis notes from suppliers or peers.
• Assist with developing and executing tests to obtain certifiable allowable data, including supporting test planning and the creation, development, and evaluation of procedures under the direction of a Stress Lead or Manager.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with Structures DERs and ODA UMs to ensure structures- and interior-related FARs are addressed.
• Prepare and contribute to structural engineering substantiation reports used to certify repair and modification data, and support resolution of technical issues identified during certification.
• Provide technical support to Production during manufacturing and installation; resolve assigned technical issues and escalate complex or safety-critical concerns to the Stress Lead or Manager.
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise in at least one area critical to substantiation.
• Support other Engineering groups as workload requires.
• Participate in technical meetings and support task scheduling and status reporting.
• Own assigned engineering tasks by ensuring timely completion and communicating progress, issues, and technical challenges to the Stress Lead or Manager; coordinate technical activities with team members as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of department procedures, controls, workflows, and systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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