Senior Aerospace Stress Engineer – Aircraft Completions

Overview

Senior contract Stress Engineer serving as a technical authority for structural analysis supporting business jet completions. Fully onsite in Savannah, GA, at $67–$87/hr.

Role Description

This is a contract position, fully onsite in Savannah, GA, with occasional travel (up to 25%). Pay rate: $67–$87/hour.

Due to client requirements, we are only able to consider U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders for this role.

We are seeking a senior Aerospace Stress Engineer to join a Completions Engineering stress team at a business aviation manufacturer. You will guide major engineering efforts and serve as a recognized technical authority for the structural analysis that supports custom business jet completions.

Responsibilities

• Select appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex structural engineering issues
• Serve as a recognized authority consulted extensively by engineers and stakeholders
• Anticipate and resolve complex issues creatively, developing standards and guides for engineering activities
• Balance technical quality, cost, and schedule in your approach to problem solving
• Work independently with latitude to set technical objectives and make authoritative recommendations
• Stay current on developments in the field and recommend innovations that improve product quality

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder (client requirement)
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years in aircraft stress analysis or 15+ years of broad engineering experience (Master's may count for up to 2 years, PhD up to 4 years)
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred

• Business jet completions or interior installation substantiation experience
• Static and fatigue analysis using FEM and classical hand methods
• Experience preparing stress reports for certification