Stress Methods Senior Staff Lead Engineer

What You’ll Do:

• Demonstrate structural integrity of static strength, stiffness, stability, fatigue, durability,
  damage tolerance and other requirements through hand calculations and finite element
  methods supported by test.
• Develop methods based on structural analysis hand calculations and finite element
  modeling that get validated by test.
• Authors and reviews stress analysis documentation.
• Support stress team engineers with tool automation.
• Supporting component and assembly tests, including definition, planning, requirements,
  and report writing.
• Helps in the mentoring and development of junior structural analysis engineers. Provide
  guidance to junior level stress engineers with regards to appropriate and certifiable
  analysis methods, process and tools.
• Collaborate with suppliers and engineers from loads, design, M&P, structural testing and
  certification throughout the entire product development process from prototype to high
  rate production ensuring regulatory compliance

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or related) with 20+ years related to structural analysis
  or relevant disciplines. Relevant graduate degrees may account for post Bachelor’s
  experience.
• In-depth understanding of loading scenarios, free body diagrams, behavior of aircraft
  components and mechanics of composite materials.
• Advanced proficiency in hand calculations and finite element analysis of composite
  structures and metallic structures.
• Proficient with programming, scripting, and contains engineering automation experience.
• Ability to generate and review detailed structural analysis reports and aircraft type
  certification documents.
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in written and visual form.
• Attention to detail, strong organization and time management skills.
• Highly experienced in the method validation process based on test data.
• Excellent understanding of static versus dynamic analysis.
• Self-starter, team player, and desire to work in a fast-paced environment.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with the manufacturing of composite parts or mechanical systems.
• FAA DER Structures Candidate.
• Proficiency with NX or other CAD software.
• Expert knowledge of Femap/Nastran and Abaqus.
• Hands on experience working within aircraft certification program.
• Excellent understanding of FAR Part 23/27 regulations.
• Experience with Fatigue and Damage Tolerance.

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $144,000 - $180,000.  Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.