Aerospace Engineer at Naval Air Systems Command; NAVAIR Portugal

Aerospace Engineer at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Portugal. Position Duties/Responsibilities

• You will serve as a Structural Loads subject matter expert for assigned fixed wing aircraft.
• You will evaluate the adequacy of airframe loads analysis for aircraft designs and modifications.
• You will identify structural loads problems arising during development or modification of an aircraft and establish the optimal approach to solve the problems.
• You will provide structural loads input for the planning and execution of research and development programs.
• You will solve in-service aircraft structural problems under trying and immediate circumstances.
• You will initiate, formulate, and establish requirements, guidelines and contract addenda for selected air vehicles to be embodied in technical criteria and documents governing assigned fixed wing aircraft.
• You will evaluate design proposals to existing air vehicles and participate in negotiations to ensure specific structural and test requirements are adequate and in compliance with performance and fleet operational requirements.
• You will utilize knowledge of engineering principles and practices including aircraft structural design and analysis, test methods and data analysis.
• You will utilize knowledge of aircraft structural static and fatigue strength requirements, aerodynamics, stability and control, performance, and flight control systems.
• You will serve as a mentor to less experienced engineers.

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