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Senior Airframe Stress Engineer
Job in
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia, 22110, USA
Listed on 2026-05-11
Listing for:
Electra-Aero
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-11
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Structural Engineer, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Airframe Stress Engineer
Electra.aero, a next-gen aerospace technology company, seeks a dynamic and energetic Senior Airframe Stress Engineer. This role will support the development of Electa's 9-passenger Hybrid Electric eSTOL (electric short takeoff and landing) Aircraft. The ideal candidate will have a strong background analyzing metallic and composite structure to meet certification requirements within a fast-paced, innovative environment.
We are seeking a candidate with the following key experience and skills:
- Support the development of major structural airframe assemblies from preliminary design through certification, and manufacturing ramp up
- Collaborate with suppliers and engineers from loads, design, M& P, structural test and certification throughout the entire product development process from prototype to high-rate production
- Provide technical guidance to the engineering team on design concepts and structural analysis methods.
- Define the engineering analysis requirements that ensure structural integrity of the airframe to support Type Certification.
- Perform static and fatigue analysis of airframe structure in support of Type Certification using finite element analysis and conventional hand calculations using standard methodologies (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, ESDU, etc.)
- Prepare, review and approve design dispositions and analysis substantiation.
- Support component and assembly tests, including definition, planning, requirements, and report writing
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in airframe structural analysis.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, with a concentration in a relevant Engineering discipline
Skills and Qualifications
- Familiar with FAA Part 23 Certification Regulations
- Proficiency with NX or other CAD software
- Advanced knowledge of FEMAP/Nastran
- In-depth understanding of aircraft loads, free body diagrams, behavior of aircraft components and mechanics of materials.
- Advanced proficiency in hand calculations and finite element analysis of composite and metallic structures.
- Ability to generate and review detailed analysis reports and aircraft type certification documents
- Location:
Manassas, VA headquarters (on-site presence strongly preferred). - Travel:
Occasional (
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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