Sr. Structural Analysis Engineer
Irvine, CA
Rise above. Are you ready to take human possibility to a new dimension with us?
Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that’s developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today’s air transportation system.
The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!
Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.
What we do:
At Supernal, we are developing a new eVTOL technology to improve the world through urban air mobility (UAM). The Structural Analysis Engineer will perform stress analyses of metallic and composite primary aircraft structures made from cutting-edge composite materials and technologies.
Our Airframe Structural Analysis & Test team is responsible for performing analysis of airframe structures and working closely with Structural Design, Loads, Payloads/Interiors, Material & Process, Manufacturing Technology, System, and Test & Evaluation groups. The Sr. Structural Analysis Engineer will help build our structural analysis capabilities from the ground up. This position will report to the Airframe Structural Analysis & Test manager and provide technical solutions for the Airframe Structural Analysis team.
What you can do:
- Coach, mentor, and develop others on the Stress and Airframe teams on technical topics and various analysis methods
- Guide development of new manufacturing technologies, engineering tools, and aircraft structural designs
- Perform FEA and structural analysis of aerospace primary and secondary structures made of composite and metallic materials for experimental and type-certificated vehicles
- Apply free body diagrams, hand calculations, and numerical methods for estimating and developing loads
- Develop and apply analysis methods for static strength, stability, durability, and damage tolerance
- Collaborate with design and test engineers to determine test requirements and support vehicle-level and component tests
- Identify tests required to validate analysis methods, write test plans, and correlate test results
- Work independently or with minimum supervision to come up with a conceptual and detailed analysis based on the requirements
- Up to 10% of domestic and international travel
- Other duties as assigned
What you can contribute:
- A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace, aeronautical engineering, or a related field is required; a master’s degree preferred
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in fixed- or rotary-wing aircraft structure strength, stability, fatigue analysis, and/or finite element analysis
- Minimum four (4) years of experience in composite structures (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
- Familiarity with industry-level composite activities (e.g., NCAMP, CMH17, or P17)
- Familiarity with durability and damage tolerance analysis techniques for metallic and/or non-metallic structure
- Familiarity with MRB, structural testing, flight testing, or analysis automation (e.g., Python programming or similar)
- Familiarity with building block approach testing
- Familiarity with the certification process
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
- Proficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office Suite
You may also be able to contribute:
- Experience in Project Engineering preferred
Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation.
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Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aero
This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).