Structures Analyst- Staff/Senior

Structures Analyst- Staff/Senior

Position Overview

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Structures Analyst- Staff/Senior to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Responsibilities

• Define and document process, certification, and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied.
• Develop analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort.
• Work as an individual contributor under minimal direction.
• Write technical reports that are accurate, clear, and comprehensive with minimal review. Provide review and feedback to other analysts.
• Lead small teams (3+) and give technical guidance during any stage/level of a program development.
• Be proactive in teaching others, sharing experiences, and learning new skills.
• Maintain good communication with customers, leadership, or teammates.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.
• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering or related discipline and typically 5 or more years of related experience.
• Strong English written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Windows 10.
• Strong experience in classical hand analysis for strength and stability of metallic and composite components.
• Experience with a 3D CAD package CATIA V5, SolidWorks, Creo, NX/Unigraphics, Fusion 360, etc.
• Ability to explain and present analysis and assumptions in a rational manner to customers, leadership, and teammates.

Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrate proficiency in FEM idealization and good modeling practices using Femap, Nastran, ANSYS, Abacus or other FEA packages.
• Working knowledge of MIL-HDBK-516, or FAR Part 23, 25, 27 certification requirements
• Experience with prototype development and testing of airframe primary structure
• Automate workflows for speed and efficiency using Microsoft Office 365, VBA, Python, Matlab, or Boeing custom tools
• Experience with fatigue and damage tolerance analysis, categorization of part criticality
• Experience in writing certification reports for Military or FAR Part 23/25/27
• Experience working with FAA or Military DERs
• Resource planning and task estimation for a complex effort supporting bid & proposal
• Able to support the resolution of complex aircraft structural challenges by applying various learned aerospace industry standard classical analysis techniques for both metallic and composite structures
• Cross-disciplinary interests are strongly desired; we love people that combine world-class expertise with a diverse background, hands on experience, and interesting hobbies

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on-site on a weekly basis at our Manassas, VA or Cambridge, MA locations.

Salary Range (Annualized USD)

• Minimum Range: $92,000.00 to $164,000.00
• Maximum Range: $112,000.00 to $199,000.00