JOB TITLE: Lead Airframe Durability & Damage Tolerance Analyst
LOCATION: Centennial, CO
PAY RATE: Up to $100.00 per hour
***MUST BE US PERSONS***
We are a national staffing firm working with some of the top-tier aerospace companies in the world! And we are looking for first-class employees to work with our clients.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a US person as noted in the Job description?
Do you meet the job’s educational and experience requirements?
Can you either commute to the job location or relocate for the position?
Details:
12-month contract with opportunities for extension
Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna
Potential for bonuses
As a Tier One supplier – We have priority!
1,000’s of openings nationwide
Summary:
This role requires proficiency in the design, analysis and manufacture of composite and metallic aerospace structures. Successful applicants will have experience in development of hardware from concept to manufacture, and be comfortable working in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
Must be able to lead the development of the internal fatigue and damage tolerance group
Must be able to develop the fatigue and damage tolerance certification effort
Lead the development of the internal fatigue and damage tolerance group
Develop the fatigue and damage tolerance certification effort
Preliminary and detailed design of composite and metallic aircraft structures
Classical analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures
Develop and implement fatigue and damage tolerance assessment methodologies and criteria for different materials and structures
Generate Fatigue Spectra
Conduct fatigue and damage tolerance analysis
Develop test plans, overseeing component and assembly level structural tests and incorporating design enhancements based on those results
Support manufacturing teams and external suppliers through fabrication and assembly of the aircraft
Required Skills:
Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree in engineering with 15 or more years of experience in aerospace or an equivalent combination of technical education and aerospace experience
15 or more years of aerospace structures design experience with certification experience
Demonstrated engineering leadership experience, - strongly preferred in a fatigue and damage tolerance role
Familiarity with composite materials and processes, tooling, composite layup and assembly techniques: CMH-17
Thorough understanding of DaDT methodologies and processes; Demonstrated DaDT experience in at least one major OEM
Familiarity with FAR part 25 requirements, composite aircraft: CFR 25.751, AC25.571-1D, AC20-107B, CMH-17
Demonstrated proficiency with at least one CAD system - strong preference for Catia / 3DX
Demonstrated experience with FEA software - strong preference for Femap/Nastran and MSC products
Experience with component and assembly level structural tests
Excellent communication skills, ability to interface effectively with different engineering groups internally as well as existing and potential suppliers
Desired Skills:
Experience with automation tools: ExcelVBA, MATLAB, Python
Early development (conceptual, pre-PDR) aircraft program experience, or prototype aircraft experience.
For immediate considerration, please send resumes to gus.sanchez@thestructurescompany.com
Under § 120.14 of the ITAR a U.S. person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States. A lawful permanent resident is further defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20). A U.S. Person is also a protected individual which is defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
The Structures Company is a leading national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. Our clients depend on us for comprehensive support across various domains, including engineering, IT, production, maintenance & repair, and support staff. Our specialized recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service.
We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States.
The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, aircraft
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