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Structural Engineer 

EOE StatementWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Shift Days  
Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent will manage structural engineering support requests from first contact with customer to delivery of repair solution.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

  • Under limited supervision - Work directly with Falcon operators/repair centers and coordinate with Dassault Aviation to produce structural repair solutions, modifications to wings, fuselage, skins, fairings, control surfaces, structural attachments, etc.
  • Under limited supervision - Apply standard techniques, procedures and criteria to propose suitable dispositions supported by appropriate data and justifications
  • Provide validation for documents delivered to customers, such as disposition letters (based on stress/design office validations only)
  • Under limited supervision - Ensure FAA and EASA requirements by supplying substantiation as needed for repairs or modifications to aircraft structures
  • Under limited supervision - Be the interface with our customers to support the implementation of Dassault Aviation approved modifications and repairs
  • Under limited supervision - Coordinate with internal departments, e.g., Spares, Technical Support, Programs, to ensure efficient management of customer's structural repair projects
  • Manage on duty after-hours AOG projects
  • Attend and present at M&O seminars technical sessions
  • Complete the exchange program with DA Structure Repair team in Merignac

 

NON-PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

  • Work on special projects/additional duties relevant to this job level as assigned by management
  • Develop ASC or M&O presentations
 
Position Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education

  • BS degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering required
  • Equivalent education may be considered

 

Experience

  • Three years experience with metal and composite repair engineering solutions
  • Three years minimum experience with structural repairs
  • Three years experience working with structural repair manuals and illustrated parts catalogues
  • Equivalent experience may be considered

 

Skills and abilities

  • Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers in a professional manner (oral and written communication)
  • Good project management skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects effectively
  • Advanced technical writing skills
  • PC computer and CAD drawing experience: Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel – Familiar with manipulation of CATIA V5 models – Familiar with Finite Element / 3D Modeling using CATIA
  • Must be a team player with a cooperative and helpful nature
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as needed

 

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience with FAR 25 Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Aircraft and/or MMPDS (formally MIL- Handbook 5)
  • Trained in critical thinking and public presentation
  • Experience with actual sheet metal repair or laboratory work
  • French language skills desired
  • Pilot’s and/or A&P license

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

  • Full time position
  • On duty rotations for after-hours AOG projects (approx. 1 week every 5 to 6 weeks)
  • Typical office environment, with
  • regular hangar/ramp visits
  • Daily use of personal computer, desk and mobile phones
  • Ability to lift ten pounds
  • Moderate noise levels when on ramps/in hangars
  • Ability to access all aircraft structural areas using stands, ladders, stairs, or squatting under wings, fuselage
  • International travel to various Dassault Aviation facilities (St Cloud, Merignac, Martignas…)
  • Travel as necessary to attend M&O seminar

 

 

 
Location Melbourne Florida  

This position is currently accepting applications.

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