Senior Engineer, Airframe Stress Analysis
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Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that’s developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today’s air transportation system.
The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!
Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.
What we do:
At Supernal, we are working on new eVTOL technology to make the world a better place with Urban Air Mobility (UAM). The Senior Engineer, Airframe Stress, will perform stress analysis of metallic and composite primary aircraft structure made from cutting-edge materials and technologies.
Our Airframe Stress team is responsible for performing analysis of airframe structures and works closely with Structural Design, Loads, Payloads/Interiors, Material & Process, Manufacturing Technology, Systems Engineering, and Test & Evaluation groups. We are looking for an experienced Stress Engineer to help build our capabilities and guide the implementation of best practices across the company. Our ideal candidate has significant experience and expertise in structural analysis of airframe primary structures. This position will report to the Senior Manager, Mechanical and Flight Systems (M&FS) Engineering department and provide technical solutions for the Airframe Structural Analysis team.
What you can do:
- Develop new manufacturing technologies, engineering tools, and aircraft structural designs
- Support planning of stress analysis teamwork statement and schedule, including collaboration with internal and external suppliers and customers
- Coordinate and communicate regularly with team members in Supernal to provide and receive updates on project progress, quality metrics, project summaries, and other related documents.
- Perform stress analysis of aerospace primary and secondary structures made of composite and metallic materials for experimental and type certificated vehicles
- Apply free body diagrams, hand calculations and numerical methods for estimating and developing loads
- Develop and apply analysis methods for static strength, stability, durability, and damage tolerance
- Work closely with design and test engineers to determine test requirements and support vehicle and sub-scale tests
- Work independently or with minimum supervision to come up with conceptual and detailed analysis based on the requirements.
What you can contribute:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical or equivalent disciplines is required.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with fixed or rotary-wing aircraft structure strength, stability, fatigue analysis and/or finite element analysis
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience with composites structures
- Familiarity with industry level composite activities (e.g. NCAMP, CMH17 or P17) preferred
- Familiarity with durability and damage tolerance analysis techniques for metallic and/or non-metallic structure
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
- Other duties as assigned
- May require up to 10% of domestic and international travel
You may also be able to contribute:
- Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical or equivalent disciplines
- Familiarity with MRB, structural testing, flight test, or analysis automation (e.g. Python programming or similar)
Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation.
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