Location: Ajdovščina, Pipistrel Vertical Solutions d.o.o.
At Pipistrel Vertical Solutions d.o.o. we are looking for Aircraft Structural Engineer to join the Structures department of the Pipistrel team.
Within Pipistrel, the structures department is responsible for the structural design and analysis of our products from conceptual phases up to certification and in-service maintenance.
Our work scope includes load assumptions calculations, structure substantiation analysis (static, fatigue, damage tolerance, dynamic, and aeroelasticity amongst others), preparation and execution of structural test campaigns, and material database management and characterization.
Our structural design and analysis process includes analytical calculations and FEM simulations for both metallic and composite structures.
We assist with various weight and balance related tasks as required at different stages of aircraft development, interface and communicate with relevant stakeholders and are a team which is oriented to continuous improvement initiatives.
What will your main scope be?
• Conduct the needed analysis for the sizing, design, analysis and optimization of structural components and complete assemblies in the domains of development, production support and in-service support.
• Plan and participate in structural tests, vibration tests, material tests, and other.
• Develop and maintain numerical tools needed to meet the task objectives.
• Prepare the necessary documentation (simulation results, calculation procedures, test plans and reports, project deliverables, certification documentation, etc.).
What do we expect from the candidate?
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in structural design and analysis within the aerospace industry is desirable
Knowledge of FEM tools (ABAQUS and NASTRAN preferred)
• Programming experience with Python/Matlab or similar is desirable
• Composite and metallic material behaviour knowledge
• Basic knowledge of applicable airworthiness regulations
• Has strong, written and spoken, communication skills in English.
• Is a dynamic person with initiative, a strong sense of responsibility and good judgment.
• Is self-starter, team player, well organized and customer oriented.
What do we offer?
• Full time employment with an evaluation period.
• Flexible working time.
• Work in a creative and ambitious company.
• Dynamic teamwork in a young team that encourages the discussion of out-of-the-box innovative concepts on novel projects.
• Access to unique knowledge, aviation information and professional training resources from a highly experienced team, previously involved on several successful disruptive aircraft development and certification campaigns.
• A great team of colleagues and the opportunity to work in an international environment.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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