Structures Analyst​/Senior

Position: 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

* Must be a US Person.

* Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering or related discipline and typically 5 or more years of related experience.

* Ability to obtain a security clearance, if not already cleared.

* 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, Solid Works, 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 location.

Salary Range (Annualized USD)

* Minimum Range: $92,000.00 to $

* Maximum Range: $ to $