Summary:

This position provides structural engineering design for primary and secondary metallic and composite aircraft structures.

*This is a Contingent position with our company (1-year or longer)*

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Develops structural layouts and concepts

* Develops load paths and initial stress calculations to optimize primary and secondary structure

* Designs and develops primary and secondary structures to meet certification and aircraft requirements

* Conduct Integrated Product Team coordination with systems engineering, manufacturing, production and quality to meet IPT requirements

* Holds design reviews and presentations on various structures of the aircraft

* Interfaces with vendor/suppliers when required

* Ensures adherence to program schedule as well as program cost targets

* Ensures material and standards selection in line with industry norms and meet all regulatory and company requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

* Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent years of work experience in lieu of formal education required

* Experience of structural design for certification to part 23 or 25 standards

* Strong skills in CATIA v5 or equivalent 3d modeling tools, Teamcenter or equivalent PLM tool required

* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office suites

* Strong working knowledge of aircraft structures design

* Strong working knowledge of GD&T

* Knowledge of composite part design and CATIA CPD module

* Experience with CATIA kinematics and fem modules desired

* Systems integration and supplier management

* Proficient in technical requirements writing

* Demonstrated technical communication skills

Key Performance Indicators:

* Adherence to program and deliverable schedule, and first-time design quality

* High level of communication to ensure all stakeholder requirements are met

* Ability to take ownership of tasks from concept to final design

* Adherence to program targets for recurring and non-recurring cost

* Ability to develop and execute trade studies to enhance airplane technical performance measures

Working Conditions:

1. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

2. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

3. Must be able to access and inspect all areas of aircraft.

4. Must be willing to travel on occasion to support business needs.