Senior Structural Engineer

Located in Woodland, WA, Life Port is the leading manufacturer of medical transportation and interior products as well as ballistic armor protection systems for fixed and rotary wing aircraft. From large multi-aircraft projects to small custom projects, Life Port supplies the industry’s largest aerospace OEMs and end users with the finest aviation solutions today.

This position conducts stress analyses on designs of experimental, prototype, or production aircraft mission equipment, and related components to evaluate ability to withstand stresses imposed during flight or ground operations imposed by static, dynamic, or thermal loads, due to operational or test conditions.

• Responsible for entire projects with significant scope and complexity
• Contributes to the department or business unit by applying advanced knowledge of one or more functional areas
• Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic, or composite structural material for product design or operation
• Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling
• Studies preliminary specifications and design requirements to determine strength and bending characteristics of parts, assemblies, and total airframe
• Consults with design personnel regarding results of analyses and need for additional analysis, test or design modifications
• Formulates mathematical models of stress problems or devises other methods of computer analysis or simulation to assist in stress analysis
• Mentors other engineers on proper design and analysis
• Participates in meetings with customers and regulators
• Assists in the bidding process for deliverables
• Might lead a small team of engineers as part of a larger project

• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask
• Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork skills and high degree of initiative required
• Excellent communication both written and verbal
• Work independently and possess high level of self‑motivation and initiative
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Proficiency with MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Advanced experience with Solid Works
• Advanced knowledge of Femap or other FEA software preferred
• Advanced knowledge of structural analysis techniques
• Working knowledge of FAA and foreign aviation regulations

• BS or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or related field
• 11-20 years of professional experience in a stress‑related field required

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing/machine shop/office environment. All employees are expected to adhere to company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements; therefore, a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.14 is required.

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position.

Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.

• PTO – Paid Time off
• Personal leave
• Annual performance bonus program
• Wellness program and onsite gym with free personal training
• Paid company holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits with HSA and FSA options
• 401K with employer contribution
• Employer paid basic life & disability coverage
• Employee life assistance program
• Additional voluntary benefits include:
  Legal Shield, long term disability, pet insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary hospital Indemnity and voluntary critical illness