Aircraft Stress Engineer

FMS Aerospace in Huntsville, AL is expanding and seeking an experienced full-time, permanent Mid-Level Aircraft Stress 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.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No