Structural Certification Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience or an Advanced degree in the appropriate discipline.
Ability to perform classical stress analysis.
Familiarity with strengths of standard aviation materials.
Ability to work proficiently in Microsoft Office Suite applications and engineering related software programs.

Performs standard engineering assignments usually representing a significant portion of a larger project.
Represents the Certification and Structures team in design reviews.
Compiles FAA certification documentation for submission to commercial aircraft OEM’s and regulatory agencies.
Reviews and approves design changes from a certification perspective.
Supports design optimization tasks (e.g. weight reduction).
Leads test activities such as Static and component level testing.
Participates as the certification representative as part of the integrated project team for various engineering projects.
Responsible for the development and preparation of test plans, reports and other the communication with regulatory agencies for specific compliance showings.
Ensures successful completion of the assigned project phase within the budgeted time and cost constraints.
Participates in definition of the engineering approaches and the planning/execution of the necessary certification work for the First Class and Business Class Seating Products Teams.

Familiarity with strengths of standard aviation materials.
Prior working experience in the aerospace industry, specifically with aircraft interiors.
Prior experience reviewing and approving drawings.
Familiarity and/or experience with structural finite element analysis (FEA) methods and modeling applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare and give presentations.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and productively with team members and cross functional teams.