Supernal

Supernal

Lead Engineer, Airframe Stress Analysis

Irvine, CA · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$176k-$216kDetected 26 days ago
PythonFEAStructural AnalysisSystems EngineeringCollaborationTolerance Analysis

About the role

  • Are you ready to take human possibility to a new dimension with us?
  • The future of mobility starts with people.
  • Our ideal candidate has significant experience and expertise in structural analysis of airframe primary structures.

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical or equivalent disciplines is required
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of experience working with fixed or rotary-wing aircraft structure strength, stability, fatigue analysis and/or finite element analysis
  • Minimum of four (4) years of experience with composites structures
  • Familiarity with industry level composite activities (e.g. NCAMP, CMH17 or P17)
  • Familiarity with durability and damage tolerance analysis techniques for metallic and/or non-metallic structure
  • Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical or equivalent disciplines

Compensation

  • $176,408 - $215,610 USD

Company info

  • At Supernal, we are working on new eVTOL technology to make the world a better place with Urban Air Mobility (UAM).
  • The Structural Analysis Engineer will perform stress analysis of metallic and composite primary aircraft structure made from cutting-edge materials and technologies.
  • Our Airframe Structural Analysis & Test 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 Structural Analyst to help build our structural analysis capabilities and guide implementation of best practices across the company.
  • This position will report to the head of the Mechanical and Flight Systems (M&FS) Engineering department and provide technical solutions for the Airframe Structural Analysis team.
  • What you can do:
  • Coach, mentor, and develop others on the Airframe Stress team on technical topics
  • Guide development of new manufacturing technologies, engineering tools, and aircraft structural designs
  • Support planning of structural 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 structural 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:
  • May require up to 10% of domestic and international travel
  • Other duties as assigned
  • You may also be able to contribute:
  • 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.
  • The pay range for this position is:

Equal opportunity

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  • This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations.
  • If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal's receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).

Visa & Work Authorization

  • We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category
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