Structural Analysis​/Materials Engineer

Are you passionate about aerospace engineering and rotorcraft innovation? Join our team as a Structural Analysis & Materials Engineer III
, where you’ll perform advanced structural and materials analysis to ensure the integrity, reliability, and compliance of helicopter components and systems.

• Analyze and document structural integrity for helicopter systems and components.
• Perform structural analysis of metallic and composite structures using hand calculations, FEA, and computer-aided methods.
• Conduct static, dynamic, fatigue, and vibration analyses on rotorcraft components.
• Support flight strain surveys, instrumentation, and data analysis.
• Research and develop material specifications and fabrication processes for optimal performance.
• Apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to define specifications for metallic, non‑metallic, and composite materials.
• Prepare test plans, reports, and certification documentation aligned with FAA and company standards.
• Collaborate across design, manufacturing, quality, and certification teams.

• Education: Bachelor’s in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: 6–8 years in structural/materials analysis for aerospace applications.
• Strong knowledge of rotorcraft flight loads, composite and metallic structures, and failure analysis.
• Proficiency with tools like MATHCAD, UG NX, NASTRAN/FEMAP
  .
• Familiarity with FAA certification requirements; FAA Structures DER certification is a plus.

At MD Helicopters, LLC, you’ll work on cutting‑edge rotorcraft technology in a collaborative environment that values innovation and precision. We are an equal opportunity employer
, committed to diversity and inclusion.