Lead Stress Engineer; Hybrid

Lead Stress Engineer - Huntington Beach, CA

We are seeking a Lead Stress Engineer to join our team in Huntington Beach, CA. This on‑site position focuses on the structural certification of aircraft interior structures and includes analysis, static testing, and client interaction.

The Lead Stress Engineer is responsible for the structural certification of aircraft interior structures. The role presents analysis in Interface Loads Reports or Stress Analysis Reports and creates static test plans to certify aircraft interior structures via static testing. It determines specific certification requirements from FAA and customer documentation, participates in new product development and technical proposals, prepares Design Reviews, directs evaluation and approval of repair procedures, and ensures projects are completed on time.

• Determine structural certification path for aircraft interior installations, structures, and components
• Carry out preliminary and detailed stress analysis of aircraft interior structures and components using FEA (FEMAP/NASTRAN or similar software) and hand calculations using aerospace industry methods
• Prepare and check interface loads reports, static test plans/reports, stress analysis reports, comparative analysis reports, FEA models, and related documents
• Support static testing efforts, including inspecting the setup, interfacing with the test witness, and assisting the test lab with fabrication as needed
• Act as primary interface with customer stress engineers to identify and assist in articulation of customer requirements, resolve technical/program issues, and provide contract status updates
• Identify, evaluate, establish, and implement alternative courses of action in response to changing customer focus, requirements, or needs related to structural analysis
• Lead other stress engineers on one or more projects and ensure tasks are completed on time with good quality
• Review and approve drawings, deviations, and rework for stress requirements
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment, adhering to all company policies and procedures
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of the company’s information and products

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or similar technical discipline (required);
  Master’s Degree (desired)
• Experience: 6+ years of direct experience
• Skills:
  • Exceptional organizational skills, self‑motivation, sense of urgency, sensitivity to deadlines, detail oriented
  • Demonstrated knowledge and ability to analyze regulatory requirements and advisory materials
  • Strong technical writing ability (desired)
  • Highly proficient in FEA and aerospace industry hand calculation methods
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a broader team
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
  • Detailed knowledge of TSO processes and FAA regulations (preferred)
  • Knowledge of dynamic, static, and flammability testing processes (preferred)
• Preferred Skills/
  
  Experience:
  
  
  • Knowledge of FAA Part 21 and Part 25 and Boeing requirements
  • AutoCAD and/or CATIA V5 familiarity
  • Programming proficiency in VBA or Python
  • Understanding of material properties, test methods, and processes to obtain allowables
  • Experience with design and testing of aircraft interiors such as galleys, monuments, and seats

• Extended or irregular hours may be required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Elevate Aircraft Seating is an “at‑will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer and may be terminated at will for any reason
• All employees are expected to react productively to changing business conditions and handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future
• Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at a division

• Direction is provided for assignments in terms of desired outcome, timing, and budget. Work is reviewed or…