Job Summary

The Sustaining Stress Analysis Engineer works with the Liaison team to process production related non-conformances, reviews design changes, and works with the Airframe Stress group to maintain continuity of standard work within the stress discipline at Cirrus Aircraft.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Generate and review structural analysis of aircraft primary and secondary structures that includes: detail part sizing, and strength assessment of primary and secondary structure and systems installations, as well as correlation to test articles using classical hand analysis methods and FEA.
• Responsible for stress analysis and test documentation generation and review. Includes test reports, design reports, test plans and test reports.
• Complete project assignments and takes responsibility for designs and design outcomes.
• Anticipates project tasks.
• Provide guidance and task to younger structures engineers.
• Recognized within engineering for structural technical competence.
• Completes tasks as a member of the Material Review Board.
• Upholds Cirrus standards relating to the design, manufacture, and inspection of aircraft and related equipment.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum 4 year Degree in an engineering discipline
• Strong working knowledge of aircraft structure, materials and manufacturing processes including composites
• Candidate must have thorough understanding of load paths, stability of structures, and aircraft structural behavior. Knowledge of developing internal loads as well as component loads is required.
• Classical hand analysis (including composite laminate plate theory)
• Finite Element Analysis (Nastran preferred)
• Knowledge of FAA Part 23 regulations for aircraft certification.
• Methods for problem solving and analysis
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgement and effective communication skills (written and verbal). Must be able to demonstrate ability to read, write and speak the English language.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Directs Work: Provides direction, delegates, and removes obstacles to get work done.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes, contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.