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Job Title: Aircraft Structures Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced professional engineer with FAA delegation authority to perform a comprehensive audit of aircraft structural data. This individual will validate design, analysis, and test data to ensure compliance with airworthiness requirements. The role is critical in confirming that aircraft designs meet certification requirements and are structurally sound, maintainable, and safe for flight.
Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed audits of design, test data, and analysis.
- Evaluate non-linear finite element models (FEM) and assess for correct solver parameters, material models, and assumptions.
- Review analytical models and ensure consistency with engineering drawings.
- Validate compliance findings against the provided basis of certification.
- Perform hand calculations to verify key results and confirm model validity and accuracy.
- Deliver a formal audit report detailing findings, errors, and recommendations.
- Stand by audit conclusions and support regulatory review processes.
Essential Skills
- Minimum 15 years of experience in aircraft structural engineering with progressive roles in design, analysis, and compliance.
- FAA DER or equivalent delegation status (Structures).
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, MS Office (Excel, Word), and MathCAD.
- Expertise in structural analysis and non-linear finite element modeling.
- Experience in airworthiness certification and compliance demonstration.
- Knowledge of aircraft materials, fatigue life, and maintenance planning.
- Leadership experience in leading technical teams and mentoring engineers.
- Capability of assigning and reviewing work for compliance and quality.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Preferred titles include Lead Engineer, Deputy Chief Engineer, Technical Manager, or FAA DER (Structures).
Work Environment
The work hours are from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in your timezone. The position can be remote or on-site in the U.S. or Canada. You will have the opportunity to work hand in hand with the president of the company. This can be either a contract or a full-time position.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Brooksville, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $190000.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 4, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $160,000 - $190,000