Senior Engineer, Structural Engineering (Onsite)
On-siteFoley, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Perform complex structural analyses using hand and computer calculations, including static, fatigue, and fracture analysis of aerospace components. Define, assess, and document repair designs for metallic and advanced composite structures while collaborating with the Materials Review Board to develop standard repair instructions. Analyze repair proposals and prepare formal engineering reports supporting minor and major repairs for customer and FAA approval. Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to identify cost reduction opportunities and support corrective action initiatives. Develop and implement processes, methods, and tools that improve efficiency throughout Engineering Production Support workflows. Communicate technical findings and risks clearly to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. This onsite role offers exposure to multiple aircraft programs and may require up to 10% travel.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Person (lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, U.S. national, refugee, or asylee status)
- Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
- Minimum 5 years prior relevant experience
- Advanced Degree in a related field with minimum 3 years of experience
- Experience performing static stress and fatigue analysis using classical methods and finite element analysis
- Experience analyzing metallic or advanced composite aerospace structures
- Experience using Nastran, Patran, or comparable finite element analysis tools
- Experience with load paths, free body diagrams, load balance, structural sizing, and common aerospace failure modes
- Experience independently developing analysis approaches and solve technical problems of increasing complexity
- Experience with Microsoft Office computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook
- Ability to travel up to 10% as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to communicate technical information effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, leadership, and customer organizations
- Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized technical reports
- Proficiency in programming and automation tools such as Python, Excel VBA, VB.NET, C#.NET, Visual Basic, or similar languages
- Knowledge or practical experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Generative AI, or AI-assisted engineering tools
- Experience working effectively across functional boundaries and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic production support environment
- Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to address issues of complex scope
- Proactive, action-oriented approach to managing tasks and activities
- Airframe/aerospace design and stress experience
- Experience using MSC Nastran and Patran for FEA
- Experience working on aircraft modifications and/or in an MRO environment performing design to return aircraft to an airworthy condition
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