Piper Aircraft

Sr. Structural Analysis Engineer II - DER Certification

Piper Aircraft$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering required.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in Aerospace Structural Analyses and related design/testing.
  • In-depth knowledge of aircraft structure, materials, processes, and certification requirements.
  • Familiarity with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) 21 and 23, JAR, and CAR 3 is necessary.
  • Expertise in Finite Element Analysis; experience with Siemens Femap is preferred.
  • Familiarity with programming languages such as FORTRAN, Visual Basic, and C++ is advantageous.
  • Designated Engineering Representative (DER) certification preferred or intent to pursue required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform stress analysis on Part 23 aircraft structures for new and derivative designs.
  • Review engineering drawings and specifications for regulatory compliance.
  • Conduct static and fatigue life assessments using manual and advanced analysis techniques.
  • Prepare load calculations and write detailed stress reports in collaboration with engineering teams.
  • Create and execute test plans and finalize substantiation reports using modern analysis tools.
  • Document compliance with FAA regulations for aircraft type certification.
  • Act as a liaison between the structural engineering unit and external representatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead continuous improvement projects.
  • Training and assistance for other employees in the department.
  • Involvement in cross-functional project management.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Sr. Structural Analysis Engineer II - DER Certification (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Engineering

Essential Job Functions

Responsibilities involve performing stress analysis and related activities for new and derivative designs of Part 23 aircraft structures, along with supporting other Certification related activities. This includes review of Engineering drawings, preparing load calculations and writing stress reports in collaboration with the Structural Engineering group and ODA Structures Unit Members providing approvals.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

*** Designated Engineering Representative (DER) preferred, or individuals interested in pursuing their DER Certification. ***
  • Works under limited supervision; work should only be required to be reviewed for accuracy and consistency with meeting overall objectives.
  • Static strength assessment and fatigue life assessment using both manual (textbook theory) analysis and finite and/or boundary element analysis modeling for both new designs and design changes.
  • Perform complex finite element analysis and modeling (aircraft / major assembly level and detailed component level).
  • Create analyses and/or tests and prepare test plans and final substantiation reports using modern tools.
  • Review drawings, specifications, service bulletins, reports, etc. for compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Prepare FAA required aircraft type certification reports showing compliance with the proper FAA or Foreign regulations on all structural components by either analysis or test.
  • Document compliance with the applicable regulations covering the structural strength, crash protection, interiors item retention, basic loads, weight balance, stress analysis, static test, dynamic test, fatigue analysis/assessment, and evaluation of the design to substantiate aircraft structure.
  • Contribute to developing plans for engineering substantiation projects.
  • Determine and develop approaches to solutions within schedule and cost objectives.
  • Acts as liaison with representatives outside of the assigned group/area.
  • Perform other related duties as required


Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. May lead continuous improvement projects and be required to train and assist other employees, along with providing cross functional project management support.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education

Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering as well as a minimum of 10 years in Aerospace Structural Analyses, test and design or equivalent education.

Experience
  • Detailed knowledge of aircraft with respect to structure, materials and processes specifications, and certification requirements is essential.
  • Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 21 and 23, related Joint Aviation Requirement (JAR), and Civil Aviation Authority (CAR) 3 required.
  • Detailed understanding of Finite Element Analysis is required. Experience with Siemen's Femap strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with FORTRAN, Visual Basic, C++ computer programming, and experience in MRB preferred.
  • Designated Engineering Representative (DER) preferred, or individuals interested in pursuing DER FAA Authority either as a unit member or independently.


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About Piper Aircraft

Piper Aircraft is a manufacturer of general aviation aircraft, including single-engine and twin-engine planes. The company was founded in 1927 and has a long history of producing high-quality aircraft for both personal and commercial use. Piper Aircraft is committed to innovation and has developed a number of advanced technologies to improve the safety and performance of its planes. The company has a global presence and sells its products in more than 130 countries around the world.
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