Structures Analyst- Staff/Senior

Position Overview

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Structures Analyst- Staff/Senior to help us create the future of flight.

Responsibilities

• Define and document process, certification, and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied.
• Develop analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort.
• Work as an individual contributor under minimal direction.
• Write technical reports that are accurate, clear, and comprehensive with minimal review. Provide review and feedback to other analysts.
• Lead small teams (3+) and give technical guidance during any stage/level of a program development.
• Be proactive in teaching others, sharing experiences, and learning new skills.
• Maintain good communication with customers, leadership, or teammates.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a US Person.
• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering or related discipline and typically 5 or more years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, if not already cleared.
• Strong English written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Windows 10.
• Strong experience in classical hand analysis for strength and stability of metallic and composite components.
• Experience with a 3D CAD package CATIA V5, SolidWorks, Creo, NX/Unigraphics, Fusion 360, etc.
• Ability to explain and present analysis and assumptions in a rational manner to customers, leadership, and teammates.

Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrate proficiency in FEM idealization and good modeling practices using Femap, Nastran, ANSYS, Abacus or other FEA packages.
• Working knowledge of MIL-HDBK-516, or FAR Part 23, 25, 27 certification requirements
• Experience with prototype development and testing of airframe primary structure
• Automate workflows for speed and efficiency using Microsoft Office 365, VBA, Python, Matlab, or Boeing custom tools
• Experience with fatigue and damage tolerance analysis, categorization of part criticality
• Experience in writing certification reports for Military or FAR Part 23/25/27
• Experience working with FAA or Military DERs
• Resource planning and task estimation for a complex effort supporting bid & proposal
• Able to support the resolution of complex aircraft structural challenges by applying various learned aerospace industry standard classical analysis techniques for both metallic and composite structures
• Cross-disciplinary interests are strongly desired; we love people that combine world-class expertise with a diverse background, hands on experience, and interesting hobbies

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on-site on a weekly basis at our Manassas, VA location.

Salary Range (Annualized USD)

• Minimum Range: $92,000.00 to $164,000.00
• Maximum Range: $112,000.00 to $199,000.00

Company Overview

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora’s innovation is combined with Boeing’s size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Total Rewards

At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.