Hiring Structures Staff Analysis Engineer, Structures - Luzern, CH

Aurora Swiss Aerospace is an engineering center of expertise, specializing in advanced aircraft. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Structures Staff Analysis Engineer to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Develop load paths and airframe structural configuration layouts, conduct preliminary sizing of airframe structures utilizing metallic and composite materials.
• Conduct airframe structural analysis using hand calculations and/or finite element analysis methods such as NASTRAN for a variety of structure types for typical aircraft load cases.
• Perform structural analysis of primary and secondary structures (e.g., modeling, static, fatigue, damage tolerance, etc.)
• Participate in material allowable development test programs.
• Prepare documentation to support design decisions and to resolve issues.
• Prepare presentations for design reviews, technical meetings, and technical program reviews.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering or a related field, from an accredited university.
• Min. of 5 years work experience in the aerospace industry, composite manufacturing, or related field.
• Experience with detailed analysis and sizing of airframe primary structure using finite element models and classical hand analysis techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written.
• Ability to work effectively both individually and in small teams
• Position open to Swiss and EU/EFTA citizens or holders of other Swiss work permit
• Relevant coursework or experience with the composite part detail process, including composites stacking, sequence, lamination theory, honeycomb core, bonded assemblies, manufacturing assembly and fabrication processes, post-cure machining operations.
• Experience with engineering and/or manufacturing development of structural parts and assemblies utilizing composite materials. Demonstrated strong engineering skills in structural analysis.
• Experience with lightweight aerostructures.
• Familiar with industry standards for the manufacture, repair and assembly of composite components for aerospace.
• Experience with hands-on construction or manufacturing
• Experience with analytical software such as FEMAP, PATRAN, NASTRAN, HyperSizer, ABAQUS, MSC ADAMS, Matlab a plus.
• Experience with 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) package, such as CATIA V5 or Siemens NX
• Demonstrated strong engineering skills in structural analysis, NASTRAN for windows using FEMAP, classical hand analysis and closed form solutions.
• This position may require up to 10 % domestic and international travel
• This engineer position will be based at our Aurora Swiss Aerospace office in Luzern, Switzerland