Structural Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent will manage structural engineering support requests from first contact with customer to delivery of repair solution.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

• Under limited supervision - Work directly with Falcon operators/repair centers and coordinate with Dassault Aviation to produce structural repair solutions, modifications to wings, fuselage, skins, fairings, control surfaces, structural attachments, etc.
• Under limited supervision - Apply standard techniques, procedures and criteria to propose suitable dispositions supported by appropriate data and justifications
• Provide validation for documents delivered to customers, such as disposition letters (based on stress/design office validations only)
• Under limited supervision - Ensure FAA and EASA requirements by supplying substantiation as needed for repairs or modifications to aircraft structures
• Under limited supervision - Be the interface with our customers to support the implementation of Dassault Aviation approved modifications and repairs
• Under limited supervision - Coordinate with internal departments, e.g., Spares, Technical Support, Programs, to ensure efficient management of customers structural repair projects
• Manage on duty after-hours AOG projects
• Attend and present at M&O seminars technical sessions
• Complete the exchange program with DA Structure Repair team in Merignac

NON-PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

• Work on special projects/additional duties relevant to this job level as assigned by management
• Develop ASC or M&O presentations

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• BS degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering required
• Equivalent education may be considered

Experience

• Three years experience with metal and composite repair engineering solutions
• Three years minimum experience with structural repairs
• Three years experience working with structural repair manuals and illustrated parts catalogues
• Equivalent experience may be considered

Skills and abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers in a professional manner (oral and written communication)
• Good project management skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects effectively
• Advanced technical writing skills
• PC computer and CAD drawing experience: Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel – Familiar with manipulation of CATIA V5 models – Familiar with Finite Element / 3D Modeling using CATIA
• Must be a team player with a cooperative and helpful nature
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Full time position
• On duty rotations for after-hours AOG projects (approx. 1 week every 5 to 6 weeks)
• Typical office environment, with
• regular hangar/ramp visits
• Daily use of personal computer, desk and mobile phones
• Ability to lift ten pounds
• Moderate noise levels when on ramps/in hangars
• Ability to access all aircraft structural areas using stands, ladders, stairs, or squatting under wings, fuselage
• International travel to various Dassault Aviation facilities (St Cloud, Merignac, Martignas…)
• Travel as necessary to attend M&O seminar