Structural Engineer – Level 3
Air Methods
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Englewood • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $103,556 - $129,426 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- Serves as the lead engineer for structural analysis.
- Leads the overall team in developing analysis of a wide variety of different conditions including static, dynamic, and shock.
- Provides interface with external experts in similar and related positions, and must possess the communication skills to convey successfully difficult and complex topics understandably.
- Establishes analysis and qualification direction for different projects, and works closely with program managers, project engineers, and production on a wide range of issues related to design, manufacture and qualification of new and existing designs.
- Leads analysis efforts by developing and determining appropriate analysis approach for the project.
- May include advanced methods (such as FEA) or design and completion of different test programs.
- Guides and directs more junior team members in application of appropriate methods.
- Performs structural substantiation analysis for new mechanical design concepts and modifications to existing designs using both classical hand calculations, with an emphasis on free body diagrams but also finite element analysis modeling and methods.
- Prepares technical reports and reviews the work of others for completeness, correctness, and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
- Develops structural substantiation documentation required for FAA and military customers.
- Reviews and approves technical documentation of aircraft installations and modifications to verify safety of the installation/modification and compliance with regulations.
- Assists designers and engineers (as required) to develop products that comply with the structural requirements of customers and regulatory agencies.
- Reviews the technical demands and needs of the department. Develops new methods and techniques as required to achieve business goals. Innovates new means and methods to achieve business and technical objectives.
- Other Duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace Engineering or related engineering field from four-year college or university; and seven to ten years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 7-10 years analysis experience
- 7-10 years previous experience in design, analysis and certification of aircraft systems working with engineering staffs of military and civilian aircraft manufacturers
- Strong ability to perform classical analyses, using closed-form equations, for a broad range of structures and failure modes.
- Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to prioritize and multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude
- Ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with others in team environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Experience with CAD software (Solid Works), Microsoft Office, and Femap.
- Structural DER certification (in 14 CFR Parts 27 and 29), and/or strong knowledge and understanding of FAA certification process and experience with commercial aircraft structures is preferred.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
structural analysisfinite element analysisclassical hand calculationsfree body diagramsstatic analysisdynamic analysisshock analysisstructural substantiationdesign analysistest program development
Soft skills
communication skillsorganizational skillsdetail orientedability to prioritizemulti-taskingteam playerprofessional attitudecollaborative workleadershipmentoring
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Aeronautical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Aerospace EngineeringStructural DER certificationFAA certification knowledgecertification in 14 CFR Parts 27certification in 14 CFR Parts 29