Responsibilities include performing stress analysis and related activities for new and derivative designs of interior furnishings and amenities as part of outfitting new aircraft. This includes review of Engineering models and drawings, preparing load calculations, and writing stress reports in collaboration with the Structural Engineering group and Structural AR's providing approvals. Example designs include custom cabinetry such as galleys, lavatories, closets, and other storage compartments, interior peripheries, water/waste systems, entertainment equipment installations, and seating installations.
Analysis of airframe modifications to meet the requirements of interior installation may also be involved.
Additional responsibilities include aircraft level analysis such as decompression and floor loading analysis.
Analysis is done utilizing Classical hand analysis and Finite Element Modeling using FEMAP with Nastran.
Required Skills:
Must have working knowledge of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14CFR - especially Chapter I, Part 25), as it pertains to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulation procedures and the STC process as it relates to certification of Aircraft Interiors.
Candidates should have sufficient knowledge of AutoCAD and CATIA V5 to adequately review Engineering designs.
Must be proficient in FEMAP and NASTRAN. Must have excellent communication and report-writing skills.
Assignments are executed under the direction of the Engineering Lead or Group Head to meet Engineering, Certification, and manufacturing schedules. Analysis methods and design standards to be employed are consistent with company standards and accepted methods. Additional responsibilities are outlined in the job description and as assigned.