Full Job Description
***Relocation Assistance Available***
The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, with options between 7:00am - 4:30pm
SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the Stress Engineer I supports design engineering and certification with regards to the mechanical evaluation during all phases of product development. Manages tasks independently with assignments provided by the Project Lead or Engineering Management. This position also provides guidance and assistance for less experienced engineering staff and interacts with different members of internal and external organizations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develops substantiation reports (i.e. interiors, structures, damage tolerance evaluations, Weight and Balance/C.G., Static Test Plans/Reports) in the ATS standard format and reviews and checks subject reports required to support the aircraft reconfiguration.
• Researches aircraft configurations, technical specifications, and/or Statements of Work to ensure proper interface between aircraft structure, systems, and interior products.
• Reviews Engineering Orders and Work Instructions for aircraft installations.
• Updates stress assignment sheets and overall stress program schedules based on program budgets.
• Reviews LOPAs and General Arrangement drawings.
• Develops FEA models for complex component designs for structure, systems, and interiors.
• Participates in Design Reviews and Design Build Team meetings as required.
• Investigates/dispositions field discrepancy reports (DR's).
• Advises Project Lead on risk issues and action items.
• Coordinates and assists in implementing new processes and procedures within the Engineering department to help improve efficiency.
• Adheres to the processes and procedures of ATS and ATS Engineering and notify Engineering Management when these procedures are not followed.
• Establishes collaborative relationships to achieve objectives.
OTHER DUTIES:
• Assists Project Lead, Project Engineer and Engineering Management with additional tasks when business needs arise.
• May require some overnight travel, being on-call, and responding to technical AOG situations during off hours.
• May be assigned to alternative shifts such as day, night, swing, and weekends to support programs or installations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering or related field, with two (2) or more years of relevant aerospace experience preferred; or five (5) years of equivalent aircraft engineering experience required.
• OEM airframe, system, and interior design practices experience preferred.
• Aircraft interior and/or VIP retrofit experience preferred.
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND DEXTERITY:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, stand and walk; use their hands and arms; talk or hear; and focus on objects close up. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Compensation
The full base pay range for this position is $80k - $111k annually, not including bonuses or benefits. Your pay will be based on your experience, skills, and education, as well as internal equity to ensure fairness across the team. Candidates closer to the lower end of the range are typically building their expertise, while those at the higher end bring significant experience and specialized knowledge. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.