Position Description

Structural Analyst supporting Company Philadelphia H47 Chinook program to execute technical statement of work. Follow-on statement of work on other PHL rotorcraft or commercial projects is possible, but not guaranteed.

Must have an excellent working knowledge and strong practical experience in the following classical analysis methods of metallic and composite structures using software tools (IAS and CSW experience is strongly preferred), fatigue/durability and damage tolerance is a plus, finite element models/simulations (Nastran/Patran/Abaqus preferred), design and PDM tools (CATIA V5 and a PDM required). Experience with rotorcraft structures and specifically H47 is a plus.

Leads development, integration and documentation of structural requirements to establish the system design. Coordinates with other engineering groups to establish the product''s environment. Guides product design and verifies structural integrity by using and developing analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance. Leads development of test plans and configurations, supports test execution and analyzes/reports test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications. Defines and documents certification and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied. Supports in-service products by leading investigations into failures and analyzing improvements. Develops analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort. Works under minimal direction.

Bachelor’s of Science in engineering and 12 or more years aerospace structures analysis experience is required.

REQUIREMENTS: