Astronics
Structural Analysis Engineer IV
$110K–$154K
United States +1 · Remote · Full-time · Posted Sep 28, 2026
- Location
- United States
US - remote - Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant structural analysis experience; aircraft structures or modifications preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
About the job
Performs structural substantiation and certification analysis for commercial aircraft radome installations and modifications, using FEA, hand calculations, and testing while guiding junior engineers.
What you'll do
- Analyze aircraft structures, installations, joints, and hardware for strength, stiffness, stability, and safety margins; develop FEMAP/Nastran models and perform hand analysis.
- Prepare structural analysis reports and certification documentation, and coordinate with design, certification, manufacturing, OEM, and regulatory teams.
- Support advanced analyses and testing, develop engineering tools and automation, and provide technical review and mentoring.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proficiency with FEMAP/Nastran and classical hand analysis methods; experience with fastener and joint analysis, load paths, margins of safety, and substantiation reporting.
- Working knowledge of aircraft certification requirements and documentation for FAA/EASA, STC, or OEM approval.
- Strong communication skills; ability to work independently with cross-functional teams and follow strict document-control procedures.
Nice to have
- Experience with commercial aircraft radome, antenna, or external equipment installations and STC or OEM Service Bulletin certification.
- Experience with composite structures, AFGROW or NASGRO, LS-DYNA, MATLAB or Python, or mentoring junior engineers.
Pay
$110,000 to $154,000 per year (USD; base salary)
Tools
FEMAP/Nastran, MATLAB, Python, AFGROW, NASGRO, LS-DYNA
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