Located in Woodland, WA, LifePort is the leading manufacturer of medical transportation and interior products as well as ballistic armor protection systems for fixed and rotary wing aircraft. From large multi-aircraft projects to small custom projects, LifePort supplies the industry’s largest aerospace OEMs and end users with the finest aviation solutions today.
Position Summary:
This position conducts stress analyses on designs of experimental, prototype, or production aircraft mission equipment, and related components to evaluate ability to withstand stresses imposed during flight or ground operations imposed by static or dynamic loads due to operational or test conditions.
Essential Functions:
• May be responsible for a portion of a project with significant scope and complexity
• Contributes to the department or business unit by applying their advanced knowledge of one or more functional areas
• Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural material for product design, or operation of product
• Study preliminary specifications and design requirements to determine strength characteristics of parts, assemblies, and total airframe
• Consult with design personnel regarding results of analyses and need for additional analysis, test or design modifications
• Formulate mathematical models of stress problems or devise other methods of computer analysis or simulation to assist in stress analysis
• Create test plans and coordinate internal and external qualification testing and document results with test reports
• Participate in static testing as needed for validation of system components or installation
• Participate in peer technical reviews and final design sign-off
• Estimates proposals for bid hours and technical compliance
Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask
• Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork skills and high degree of initiative required
• Excellent communication both written and verbal
• Work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must be proficient with MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Basic experience with SolidWorks
• Basic experience with Femap or other FEA software experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of structural analysis techniques
Education, Certifications and Experience:
• BS or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or related field
• 0-3 years of professional experience in a stress related field required
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Working conditions are normal for that of a manufacturing/machine shop/office environment.
All employees are expected to adhere to Company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required.
The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Benefits:
- PTO – Paid Time off and emergency/personal sick leave
- Annual performance bonus program
- Wellness program and onsite gym with free personal training
- Flexible schedule
- Paid company holidays
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits with HSA and FSA options
- 401K with employer contribution
- Employer paid basic life & disability coverage
- Employee life assistance program
- Additional voluntary benefits include: LegalShield, long term disability, pet insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary hospital Indemnity and voluntary critical illness
- Job Posting Range: DOE, $65,478 - $90,000/annually