We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Aircraft Landing Gear Stress Analyst to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing comprehensive stress and fatigue analysis of aircraft landing gear systems to ensure safety, reliability, and performance.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation: Conduct detailed finite element analysis (FEA) and stress analysis of landing gear componentsDevelop and perform complex computational models to evaluate structural integrityAnalyze load conditions, fatigue life, and stress distribution of landing gear systemsPrepare technical reports and documentation of analysis results Collaborate with design engineers to provide recommendations for structural improvementsValidate analytical models through comparison with test data and experimental resultsSupport FAA certification and qualification processes for landing gear systems for Part 23/27 aircraft Minimum Qualifications: 5-7 years of experience performing aerospace stress and fatigue analysisAdvanced knowledge of FEA tools (ANSYS preferred)Strong understanding of aircraft structural mechanics and load analysisExcellent mathematical and analytical skillsAbility to work in a collaborative team environmentBS in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field (master’s preferred) Above and Beyond Qualifications: Familiarity with aerospace certification standards (FAA, EASA)Experience in the design, development, test, and certification of landing gear for Part 23 and/or 27 aircraft Physical Demands and Work Environment: This role is based in South Burlington, VT or Montreal, QC, and is an in-office job (not remote) Expectations are 80-90% of the time would be office work and up to 20% hands on supporting test activities Occasional travel to suppliers and test facilities Compensation The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we're happy to discuss during the interview process.