Structural Analysis Engineer

Location	Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Employer	STS Aviation Group
Salary	DOE
Job Type	Contract / Aircraft Structures Engineer Job
Date Posted	10-Feb-2012 (apply by 11-Mar-2012)

Job Description

Position Summary:
The Structural Analyst is responsible for assigned structural analysis and substantiation tasks in support of Large Interior Completion STC projects for Transport Category Aircraft and smaller modifications for Executive Aircraft undergoing Maintenance Operations under client´s Part 145 delegation. The Analyst will be responsible for managing all elements associated with his assigned tasks including elements related to outsourcing of structural analysis and testing services as well as supporting the development of organizational standards, methods and processes. Plans and carries out work assignments; resolves some conflicts which arise and elevates those of far reaching implications to immediate supervisor. Keeps supervisor informed of progress on a regular basis.

Essential Functions:
- Generates and coordinates structural substantiation reports and associated analyses in support of Interior Modification STCs for Large Transport category Aircraft (14 CFR Part 25).
- Reviews analysis and leads outside service suppliers of structural analysis reports and test plans.
- Supports analysis and structural substantiation needs related to the Maintenance business enterprise for 14 CFR Part 23 executive aircraft under client´s Part 145 delegation.
- Works with the Certification organization in support of STC project structural certification objectives.
- Interfaces with structural, mechanical systems, interior, avionics and electrical design engineers to ensure certifiable designs for structural aspects and generates the associated substantiating analysis and/or testing required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- B.S. degree in Structural or Aeronautical Engineering required, or equivalent amount of directly related experience
- 3+ years of experience in the aircraft completions industry working with transport category aircraft and the associated Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of all associated aircraft installation designs, including but not limited to Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) work, structural substantiation analysis and report development, test plans and test report authoring and review.
- 5+ years of aircraft structural modification design experience required, specifically designing aircraft modifications
- Valid Passport
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States
- Must have a Valid Driver´s License and clean record
- Must pass 10 year background check and drug test

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) governing aircraft certification
- Strong understanding of aircraft structural installations and governing regulations
- Experience in use of classical hand-analysis techniques
- Experience in airframe structural analysis

Proficient with the following software:
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer. MathCAD, NASTRAN/FEMAP (basic user skill, proficiency a plus), AutoCAD (basic user skill, proficiency a plus)

- Strong knowledge of Finite Element Modeling and Analysis techniques.
- Ability to interpret design drawings of various aircraft modifications and identify design changes required to ensure that sound load paths and structural integrity are maintained.
- Ability to generate thorough, detailed, yet concise structural analysis reports.
- Must possess excellent oral and written skills, as well as strong analytical abilities. Results oriented.
- Work shifts may vary - flexibility required to work extended hours for critical assignments.
- Occasionally may be required to go on aircrafts for equipment measuring, photographs, sketching, when working with technicians to create and/or modify drawings.