Senior Aircraft Structure Engineer

5 days ago

Ipswich, Australia beBeeStructural Full time $120,000 - $175,000
Job Overview

This is a pivotal role for a highly experienced and technically accomplished engineer to provide leadership, technical authority, and strategic direction in the sustainment of aircraft structures. The successful candidate will ensure the structural integrity, safety, and performance of current and future platforms across their entire lifecycle.


About the Role
  • As a subject matter expert for aircraft structures, you will provide authority on design, stress analysis, fatigue, and certification.
  • You will lead and oversee the development, validation, and approval of structural designs, load assessments, and repair solutions.
  • All structural solutions must meet airworthiness regulations and certification requirements (DASA, military standards).
  • You will provide engineering leadership for AOG and sustainment support, delivering timely, safe, and cost-effective repair solutions, using classical techniques and tools.
  • 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.
  • Collaborate across disciplines – design, systems, loads, stress, and manufacturing – to achieve integrated solutions.
  • Represent the structures discipline in design reviews, customer engagements, and technical boards, influencing key program outcomes.
  • Champion improvements in structural methods, standards, and tools, enhancing efficiency and technical excellence.
  • Interface with certification authorities as a delegated signatory or approver, ensuring compliance and safety assurance.

Your Skills and Qualifications
  • Hold 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 within the Defence Aviation Safety Regulations (DASR) environment or equivalent CASA, EASA, or EMAR systems.
  • 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.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively to a high standard within a multi-discipline team.

About You

Please note the following essential criteria:

  • We are seeking individuals who have tertiary qualifications in either Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering.
  • Candidates should possess extensive experience in aircraft structural engineering, particularly in modification and sustainment.
  • Applicants with deep knowledge of structural analysis techniques, repair development, and certification processes will be considered favorably.
  • We encourage strong leaders and mentors to apply, who can guide teams and influence stakeholders effectively.
  • A passion for delivering safe, innovative, and cost-effective solutions that enhance aircraft performance and lifecycle value is crucial.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate within a multi-discipline team, are essential.

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