What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aircraft Structural Test Engineer (Static & Fatigue) position at Hired?
- Job Title: Aircraft Structural Test Engineer (Static & Fatigue)
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Location: Greensboro, NC, United States
About the Role:
Honda Aircraft Company, LLC is seeking a Structural Test Engineer in Greensboro, NC. You will execute static, fatigue, and dynamic structural tests on HondaJet aircraft components and full-scale airframes to substantiate FAA type certification and structural integrity.
Key Responsibilities:
• Review test requirements with Stress and Systems Engineering and author detailed structural test plans.
• Design, fabricate, and assemble structural test fixtures, reaction frames, and hydraulic loading systems.
• Set up test instrumentation including strain gauges, load cells, LVDTs, thermocouples, and pressure transducers.
• Supervise test technicians during full-scale static proof tests and multi-life fatigue cycling.
• Analyze structural test data, identify yield and failure limits, and author formal FAA certification reports.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering.
• 3 years of relevant structural testing or materials testing experience in an aerospace setting.
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation sensors (strain gauges, load cells, displacement transducers).
• Proficiency in CATIA V5 CAD modeling and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong problem-solving, mechanical troubleshooting, and technical documentation abilities.
What We Offer:
• Competitive base salary with paid overtime eligibility and regional performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Paid vacation, corporate holidays, and aerospace professional development programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Honda Aircraft Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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