Structural Engineer

Aery Aviation, LLC•Newport News, VA

2d•$100,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Aery Aviation seeks an experienced and motivated Structural Engineer to join the Engineering Team. In this role, you will oversee the structural analysis of aircraft modifications and installations, ensuring that all projects meet airworthiness requirements and comply with relevant regulations. Aery Aviation is a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and problem-solving, fostering a collaborative work environment where employees are excited to tackle inventive and interesting projects.

Requirements

US Citizenship
Must be eligible to receive DoD Secret or higher Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering or related engineering field at an accredited university
A minimum of 5-10 years of prior relevant experience in structural analysis to 14CFR §§ 23, 25 (preferred)m 27, and 29.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, FEMAP with NX/NASTRAN (or similar analysis tools), and CAD and PLM software, e.g., Solidworks PDM and Teamcenter.
Strong communication, organizational, and team-building skills.

Nice To Haves

10 years of aircraft structural analysis to 14CFR §§ 23, 25, 27, 29
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
Experience working with MIL-HDBK-516C, FAA, or military airworthiness requirements for status strength.
DoD or EA/EW, Sigint, Elint experience

Responsibilities

Review and approve structural analysis reports to show compliance with airworthiness requirements.
Coordinate with project Design Engineers to ensure that aircraft modifications and installations meet structural design requirements.
Develop and implement engineering processes and standards for structural analysis.
Review designs and drawings and recommend design improvements.
Coordinate conceptual through completion of the design effort.
Maintain a strong focus on quality, technical acceptance, and other performance metrics.
Proof loads, displacements, stress reports and substantiations for complex structures.
Collaborate (real-time) with Mechanical Designers to substantiate aircraft modifications and installations and ensure the structural design meets airworthiness requirements.
Ensure documentation of structural analysis in formal reports to show compliance with airworthiness requirements and recommend approval for release of structural tests and post-processed results to establish allowable strength data.
Able to confidently estimate engineering labor hours for formal bids and manage labor forecasts.
Must be a mature and confident professional, strong communicator, organized team player, able to face challenges and bring order when necessary.
Ability to manage outside resources when required and must be a capable and confident cross-functional team leader.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and certifications.
Review, accept, or recommend changes to PSCPs, MDLs, fabrication and inspection lists, and Configuration Management Plans.
Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and clients, fostering a collaborative and inclusive working environment.