Structural Stress Engineer IV- FEA (Nastran/Patran)

Panasonic • Lake Forest, CA

10h • $116,000 - $194,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Support certification and installation of In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) systems by managing certification related issues with various other departments, preparing/providing technical documentation and coordinating/conducting various types of testing.

Requirements

• Ability to study and understand detailed mechanical drawings and exploded views.
• Ability to understand DO-160 and FAR 25, specifically for compliance to 14 CFR 25.1309, 25.1353, 25.853, 25.855 & 25.859.
• Ability to analyze problems using conventional (analysis) and computerized techniques.
• Ability in developing and implementing test methods and procedures.
• Ability to integrate information from more than one discipline (ME, EE, EMI, Product Planning & Manufacturing Engineering) to achieve results or successfully complete difficult and challenging assignments within a specialized field.
• Work on problems of diverse to complex scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of variable factors.
• Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, System Engineering, Civil engineer, Physics, Materials Science or equivalent degree. Masters preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in certification process
• 9 years in In-Flight Entertainment related field.
• Ability to effectively interact with senior internal and external personnel.
• Ability to travel to Japan and other domestic and international locations approximately 15% of the time or more as required

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Boeing D6-55441 and D6-36440, and Airbus ABD, 9200, 9230 specifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create a Finite Element Model in PATRAN/MSc NASTRAN of a large monument, shroud, avionics rack, bracket/fitting, etc., run Nastran Solution 101 and 103, and interpreted the results.
• Analyze unit/part to ensure that it will be able to pass the static analysis/test without excessive weight and cost
• Communicate feedback to designers (if necessary)
• Prepare Stress Analysis Report, Interface Loads Report, Static Test Plan/Report or Vibration analysis report.
• Perform hands analysis for FEM validation.
• Knowledge of Boeing D6-55441 and D6-36440, and Airbus ABD, 9200, 9230 specifications is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with internal and external customer and provide professional convincing arguments for the stress analysis report.
• Strong analytical skills
• Recent experience (within last 3 years) with certification for Boeing, Airbus, or Bombardier.
• Work with various engineering groups – Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering and to help evaluate design for compliant with FAA, EASA, and OEM flammability, smoke and toxicity requirement, structural substantiation, and qualification plan..
• Ensure all related documentation [drawings, test plans, Document Change Requests (DCRs), Document Change Notice (DCNs), Engineering Change Order (ECOs), and Notice of Change (NOCs)] are technically accurate and consistent before release.
• Facilitate and/or perform pre-qualification (engineering tests) to identify failures during product development and provide technical solutions to problems.
• Responsible for the successful qualification tests in a timely manner.
• Ensure technical correctness, accuracy, documentation and release qualification reports as well as substantiation document.
• Coordinate the selection and ordering of parts, and test facility relations with Procurement, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, and Material Planning departments.
• Update Design and Development schedules and assigned tasks working with Project Managers, Team Leaders, and Engineering Managers.
• Ability to multi-task on between developing projects and sustaining projects.

Benefits

• At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive, and flexible benefits program.
• Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked.
• Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
• 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.
• Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program.
• Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.
• All applicants are subject to Company policies, third party customer and worksite requirements, and government requirements, regarding vaccination and/or testing for COVID-19. Where permitted by applicable law, applicants may be required to be fully vaccinated with an authorized COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, unless they are eligible for and obtain an exemption based on a reasonable accommodation because of a disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. While the Company strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, it may require vaccination and/or testing for positions in which third party customer, worksite, or government requirements apply, in accordance with applicable law. At those locations where requirements apply, exemptions will be considered based on applicable law.

What This Job Offers

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