Aerospace and Defense, Aircraft Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance, Analysis Skills, Aviation Industry, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Component Assembly, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Finite Element Analysis, Manufacturing, Product Development, Prototyping, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Requirements Management, Sales Closing Skills, Soccer, Static Analysis, Stress Engineering, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Testing
Senior Airframe Stress Engineer
About Electra
At Electra, we're pioneering sustainable aviation by developing hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft designed to transform regional air mobility, by making air travel more efficient, quieter, and environmentally friendly. Able to operate from soccer field-sized spaces, our Ultra Short unlocks a new era of aviation through what we call Direct Aviation - the next level of connectivity bringing air travel closer to where we live, work, and play. Headquartered in Northern Virginia, with additional locations in Switzerland, we're building a diverse team of global professionals passionate about redefining the future of aviation.
Job Description
Electra.aero, a next-gen aerospace technology company, seeks a dynamic and energetic SeniorAirframe Stress Engineer. This role will support the development of Electa's 9-passenger Hybrid Electric eSTOL (electric short takeoff and landing) Aircraft. The ideal candidate will have a strong background analyzing metallic and composite structure to meet certification requirements within a fast-paced, innovative environment. We are seeking a candidate with the following key experience and skills:
Responsibilities
- Support the development of major structural airframe assemblies from preliminary design through certification, and manufacturing ramp up
- Collaborate with suppliers and engineers from loads, design, M&P, structural test and certification throughout the entire product development process from prototype to high-rate production
- Provide technical guidance to the engineering team on design concepts and structural analysis methods.
- Define the engineering analysis requirements that ensure structural integrity of the airframe to support Type Certification.
- Perform static and fatigue analysis of airframe structure in support of Type Certification using finite element analysis and conventional hand calculations using standard methodologies (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, ESDU, etc.)
- Prepare, review and approve design dispositions and analysis substantiation.
- Support component and assembly tests, including definition, planning, requirements, and report writing
- Other duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience:
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in airframe structural analysis.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, with a concentration in a relevant Engineering discipline
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Familiar with FAA Part 23 Certification Regulations
- Proficiency with NX or other CAD software
- Advanced knowledge of FEMAP/Nastran
- In-depth understanding of aircraft loads, free body diagrams, behavior of aircraft components and mechanics of materials.
- Advanced proficiency in hand calculations and finite element analysis of composite and metallic structures.
- Ability to generate and review detailed analysis reports and aircraft type certification documents
Location & Additional Information
Location: Manassas, VA headquarters (on-site presence strongly preferred).
Travel: Occasional (<10%).