Senior Structural Engineer

Location: Woodland

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.

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for entire projects with significant scope and complexity

Contributes to the department or business unit by applying their 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 of product

Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling

Study preliminary specifications and design requirements to determine strength and bending characteristics of parts, assemblies, and total airframe

Consult with design personnel regarding results of analyses and need for additional analysis, test or design modifications

Formulate mathematical models of stress problems or devise 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

May lead a small team of engineers as part of a larger project

Job Specifications (Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

):

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 a high level of self-motivation and initiative

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Must be proficient with MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Advanced experience with Solid Works Advanced  Knowledge of Femap or other FEA software experience preferred

Advanced knowledge of structural analysis techniques

Working knowledge of FAA and Foreign aviation regulations

Education, Certifications and

Experience:

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

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Working conditions are normal for that of 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.

Our Competitive Benefits Include:

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.
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