Structural Analysis Engineer - Aircraft

FMS Aerospace in Huntsville, AL is expanding and seeking an experienced full-time, permanent Mid-Level Aircraft Structural Analysis Engineer for our Huntsville, AL office.  The successful candidate will be responsible for providing stress analysis of aircraft wing, fuselage, and interior monuments using both traditional stress analysis (hand calculations) and finite element analysis software.  This position requires someone interested in integrated design teams where design, stress, and manufacturing work together to provide rapid solutions to unique design challenges. 

Responsibilities

• Undertake preliminary and detailed engineering designs in support of customer program requirements
• Design work will be performed in SolidWorks
• Support design and design change substantiation when necessary
• Perform design evaluations and assessment of results
• Generate mathematical models, FEA and hand calculations, for determining airplane structural characteristics
• Finite Element Analysis will be performed in NASTRAN/FEMAP
• Ability to validate Finite Element Analysis models to satisfy FAA and government airworthiness requirements
• Perform engineering data analysis in support of customer program requirements
• Prepare and present technical and structural engineering reports for certification or product acceptance, including visualization of results
• Generate structural test plans that adhere to the defined scope, scheduled timelines, and test objectives
• Interface with customer when required, as directed by the Director of Engineering
• Carry out any other tasking as directed by the Director of Engineering

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering or Engineering Technology
• 5+ years’ experience as an aircraft structures/stress engineer
• Familiar with FAA certification processes and regulations, Part 23 and Part 25, a plus
• Ability to effectively manage time over several programs

• Working knowledge of SolidWorks

• Proficiency with FEA software (NASTRAN/FEMAP preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work proficiently with remotely located employees as well as in a team environment

• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• Must be US citizen

• Must currently possess or be able to receive Department of Defense Secret clearance

Benefits and Perks: 

• Industry-competitive compensation package
• Company performance-based bonus plan
• Equity stock-based compensation package
• Employer-funded comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• 401k with company match
• PTO & holiday pay
• Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverages

Company Profile

Founded in 2013, FMS is a growing, flexible, customer-driven aircraft structural engineering and flight test company with manufacturing capability.  We have many opportunities with a variety of types of projects with both foreign and domestic governments and commercial customers across many types of aircraft.  Our parent company, Bridger Aerospace is an aerial firefighting and critical infrastructure support company based in Belgrade, Montana. It was founded in 2014 to support front-line firefighters with world-leading technology and aerial fire suppression systems. Bridger Aerospace has grown from operating a single plane to commanding a significant Air Attack fleet, Special Missions Sensor Equipped Aircraft, and the largest privately operated Super Scooper fleet in the world. 

This position is subject to pre-employment background check.

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings and its family of companies does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal or state law in matters of employment, promotion, services or activities it operates.