Structures Engineer

Job Summary

Work closely with VP of Engineering on the development, approval and implementation of STC submission and approvals. Will assist VP of Engineering in all areas related to modifications of current approvals and new approvals from the FAA and offer engineering support to customers.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement designs for aircraft modifications and manufacturing of those parts.
• Create prototypes, models, and computerized images for design.
• Develop structural drawings and perform structural analysis and reports
• Work with third party vendors to get approval for generated structural analysis including DTA reports.
• Collaborate with other teams to determine if designs meet customer needs.
• Establish timelines and work processes for finished product.
• Follow all set quality standards and engineering principles and best practices.
• Direct instructions for manuals, assembly instructions, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and research aerospace & avionic systems for the development of STC approval with the FAA.
• Use computer-aided design - CAD - software to draw up project plans.
• Collecting and analyzing test data related to STC development and approval.
• Assist with development and submission of projects to FAA.
• Work with engineering and QA to estimate project timelines.
• Writing technical reports and manuals.
• Responsible for assisting in designing production methods and manufacturing techniques to improve on-going production.

Additional Responsibilities

• Continued support of all existing installation programs.
• Maintain a strong understanding of FAA regulations, company policies and procedures, aircraft manufacturers manuals, repair station manuals, and other aviation related updates.
• Review aircraft problems presented by operators or road teams and work with engineering to resolve issues into various modifications and or repair documents such as Engineering Authorizations, Drawings, Manual Revisions and Engineering Reports.
• Coordinate with the ‘Chief Inspector – Remote’ to ensure consistent compliance methods are used and enforced across the board.

Work Related Travel

• Travel may be required. While traveling, travel costs, housing and per-diem will be paid per the current policies.

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace/Structural Engineering, or equivalent
• Five (5) years’ experience working structural engineering programs in aviation/aerospace
• Auto-CAD and SolidWorks proficient
• MAC OS, PC, and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and research skills
• Detail-oriented and team player

Salary

• Salary will be based on experience level

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Gainesville, FL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gainesville, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person