Structural Analysis Engineer IV

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$110k–$154k

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Astronicscorporation Structural Analysis Engineer IV at Astronics performs advanced structural substantiation for aircraft modifications using FEA and empirical analysis. The role includes mentoring engineers and collaborating across teams to ensure aviation technology safety and certification.

Responsibilities

Perform structural substantiation for commercial aircraft radome installations in support of STC and OEM Service Bulletin certification programs
Develop and evaluate structural finite element models using FEMAP/Nastran, supported by classical hand analysis methods
Analyze aircraft structure, installation hardware, fasteners, joints, fittings, adapter plates, and interface structure for strength, stiffness, stability, bearing, bypass, and combined loading
Review loads, drawings, material data, installation layouts, and OEM requirements to establish analysis methods, assumptions, and margins of safety
Prepare clear structural analysis reports, substantiation packages, and certification documentation for FAA/EASA, DER/ODA UM, OEM, and customer review
Coordinate with design, certification, manufacturing, program management, and regulatory representatives to resolve technical issues and support approval activities
Support fatigue and damage tolerance, crack growth, nonlinear dynamic, impact, bird strike, test correlation, and other advanced analyses as required
Develop and use engineering tools, scripts, and automation methods using MATLAB, Python, or similar software
Provide technical guidance, peer review, and mentoring to junior engineers

Qualification

Familiarity with OEM structural manualsExperience with composite structureExperience using MATLAB

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant structural analysis experience, preferably involving aircraft structures or aircraft modifications.
Proficiency with FEMAP/Nastran and classical hand analysis methods.
Experience with fastener and joint analysis, load path evaluation, margins of safety, and structural substantiation reporting.
Working knowledge of aircraft certification requirements and documentation expectations for FAA/EASA, STC, or OEM approval.
Strong communication skills and ability to work independently with cross-functional engineering and certification teams
Direct experience working in an engineering/technical organization with strict document control processes and procedures and the ability to adhere to them
Familiarity with certification of commercial aircraft structures

Preferred

Experience with commercial aircraft radome, antenna, or external equipment installations.
Experience supporting STC or OEM Service Bulletin certification programs.
Familiarity with OEM structural manuals, stress methods, allowables, and aircraft-specific requirements.
Experience with composite structure, bonded joints, sandwich panels, or radome structure.
Experience with AFGROW or NASGRO for fatigue, damage tolerance, or crack growth analysis.
Experience with LS-DYNA for nonlinear dynamic, impact, or bird strike analysis.
Experience using MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for engineering calculations, data processing, or automation.
Experience mentoring junior engineers or reviewing structural analysis work.

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
Tuition
Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Wellness

Company

Astronicscorporation

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