Flight Sciences Technical Program Lead

Job Title

Scientist, Structural Engineering

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Greenville, TX / Rockwall, TX / Plano, TX (On-Site)

1st Shift 9/80

The Structural Engineering Scientist is responsible for technical solutions for the multi‑discipline Flight Sciences team—encompassing aerodynamics, structural dynamics, structural analysis, durability and damage tolerance analysis, and mass properties analysis—for special mission modifications to commercial aircraft. The role provides program‑level guidance on compliance with FAA airworthiness regulations related to loads, structure, and weight & balance, and works with program leadership and external engineering teams to coordinate engineering analysis and testing.

• Support and review engineering bids and ROMs.
• Perform engineering work in one of the Flight Sciences disciplines up to the current job level to assist as needed.
• Lead Flight Sciences engineers to manage their scope, budget, and schedule performance.
• Mentor Flight Sciences engineers to develop their technical and leadership skills.
• Guide engineers in creating innovative solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Work with airworthiness authorities to optimize program certification approaches.
• Provide input on program plans and program schedules.
• Communicate program flow‑down information to Flight Sciences.
• Review monthly labor forecasts and identify program staffing needs to ASE managers.
• Influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders outside of Flight Sciences.
• Maintain strong computer skills, including working knowledge of the MS Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel up to 5%.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree with 15 years of experience in aerodynamics, structural dynamics, structural analysis, or durability and damage tolerance analysis in modifying fixed‑wing manned aircraft.
• Graduate Degree with 13 years of experience in aerodynamics, structural dynamics, structural analysis, or durability and damage tolerance analysis in modifying fixed‑wing manned aircraft.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of experience in aerodynamics, structural dynamics, structural analysis, or durability and damage tolerance analysis in modifying fixed‑wing manned aircraft.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience leading a team of engineers.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Experience with MSC Nastran, Femap, NX, and Teamcenter.
• Experience with Flight Testing.

Security clearance may be required and is only granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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