Airframe Structural Engineering Expert

3 days ago

Ipswich, Australia beBeeStructural Full time $180,000 - $210,000
Job Opportunity: Airframe Structural Engineer

The role of the airframe structural engineer is crucial in ensuring the integrity, safety, and performance of current and future aircraft across their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as a subject matter expert for aircraft structures, providing authority on design, stress analysis, fatigue, and certification.
  • Lead and oversee the development, validation, and approval of structural designs, load assessments, and repair solutions.
  • Ensure all structural solutions meet regulatory requirements.
  • Provide engineering leadership for AOG and sustainment support, delivering timely, safe, and cost-effective repair solutions.
  • Drive structural trade studies, optimization, and risk assessments to support program-level decisions.
  • Mentor and guide teams of engineers, fostering growth in technical expertise and engineering judgment.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with design, systems, loads, stress, and manufacturing disciplines to achieve integrated solutions. You will also represent the structures discipline in reviews, customer engagements, and technical boards, influencing key program outcomes.

Requirements:
  • Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical, Structural or Aerospace Engineering.
  • Extensive experience in aircraft structural engineering, with proven expertise in both modification and sustainment.
  • Deep knowledge of structural analysis techniques, repair development, and certification processes.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide teams and influence stakeholders.
  • A passion for delivering safe, innovative, and cost-effective solutions that enhance aircraft performance and lifecycle value.
About This Role

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge aircraft technologies and to lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Why Join Us

We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where every team member can perform at their best. Our company values innovation, collaboration, and teamwork.

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