Manager, Structures Engineer

As the Manager of Structures Engineering, you will play a critical role in ensuring the structural integrity, compliance, and safety of our aircraft modifications. You will work in a collaborative environment, supporting and coordinating the engineering team in the design, analysis, and certification of various and often complex aircraft modification projects. This position requires a strong knowledge of aircraft design and analytical methods as well as FAA structures certification regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Manages design and stress analyst staff
  
• Provides engineering direction, from conceptual design development through completion of project detailed design & analysis
• Reviews engineering designs including drawings & reports for accuracy & completeness; ensures
  that the associated design & analysis is in compliance with regulatory (FAA or other cognizant
  airworthiness authority) and/or commercial requirements
• Interfaces with Director of Certification to support Supplemental Type Certificates and/or other regulatory or commercial programs.
• Coordinates and monitors consulting engineers and/or companies utilized to support engineering projects
• Coordinates engineering department resources in support of company engineering requirements
• Serves as technical point of contact for engineering projects
• Aligns team strengths to deliver on the following (5) vital factors: Safety, Customer Satisfaction, Schedule, Budget and Team Development
• Drives change through goal setting, rewards, and accountability
• Establishes staff work assignments
• Reports to the Vice President, Engineering or other designated senior manager
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with aircraft engineering resources such as MMPDS, Bruhn, Roark, etc.
  
• Working knowledge of typical aircraft structure, including materials, processes, hardware & composites.
  
• Familiarity with both airframe modifications and new airframe design
  
• Thorough knowledge of 14 CFR Part 23 & 25 designs, construction & structures regulations.
  
• The applicant must have excellent communication skills, be fluent in English (spoken and written) and proficient in MS Word and Excel.
  
• The applicant must be able to lead the engineering staff and work well with upper and lower
  employees and management.

Leadership Competencies:

• Directs and provides expert knowledge in the day-to-day function of the department.
  
• Identifies, recruits, and retains top-notch talent.
  
• Champions AEVEX's culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.
  
• Coaches, mentors, engage and develop the team, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and learning opportunities.
  
• Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
  
• Maintains transparent communication. Appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regular interpersonal communication.
  
• Provides oversight and direction to the employees in accordance with AEVEX's policies and
  procedures.
• Bachelor of Science, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• Master of Science or equivalent experience preferred. Master of Business Administration a plus.
• Minimum of 15 years of aircraft structural substantiation experience including Finite Element Analysis (NASTRAN FEMAP), traditional hand calculations & report writing.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
  
• Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.