Associate Structural Analysis Engineer
Core
Perform structural analysis of aircraft components, assemblies, and systems to ensure safety, integrity, and return-to-service capabilities for commercial airplanes.
Role type
Associate Structural Analysis Engineer (Service Engineering)
Builds
Structural integrity assessments, root cause analysis reports, and corrective action plans for airframe and mechanical systems.
Domain
Aerospace / Structural Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Static strength analysis, durability/fatigue analysis, damage tolerance analysis, finite element method (FEM), classical hand calculations, regulatory compliance (FAA/Mil-Spec), trade studies, structural design guidance
Preferred skills
Aircraft maintenance procedures, metallic and composite structure analysis, FEM software (ABAQUS, PATRAN/NASTRAN, Hyperworks), programming (Matlab, Python, Visual Basic), CAD systems (NX, Teamcenter, CATIA/ENOVIA)
Technologies
ABAQUS, PATRAN, NASTRAN, Hyperworks, Matlab, Python, Visual Basic, NX, Teamcenter, CATIA, ENOVIA
Responsibilities
Perform structural analysis of aircraft components and systems; collaborate on root cause analysis for in-service issues; generate documentation for certification and qualification; support gated reviews; investigate failures and analyze improvements; perform trade studies to optimize structure.
Seniority
Mid-level IC (4-8 years experience)