Responsibilities

• Perform structural evaluations and analyses to support airworthiness, damage tolerance, and lifecycle extension programs.
• Provide technical oversight and recommendations for NDI procedures and inspection technologies (e.g., UT, ET, RT, PT, MT).
• Assist in the development of structural maintenance programs and technical orders (TOs).
• Coordinate with OEMs, government agencies, and depot personnel to assess and resolve structural issues.
• Evaluate material degradation, crack propagation, corrosion, and repair techniques.
• Participate in design reviews, sustainment working groups, and airframe certification activities.
• Support the integration of digital engineering and structural health monitoring systems where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in aircraft structural engineering, NDI support, or depot-level sustainment.
• Familiarity with common NDI techniques (e.g., ultrasonic, radiographic, dye penetrant, eddy current, magnetic particle).
• Understanding of fatigue, fracture mechanics, and structural life prediction methods.
• Experience with MIL-STD, ASTM, or other DoD technical specifications and inspection protocols.
• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.

• NDI Level II or III certification in one or more methods.
• Experience with digital structural analysis tools (e.g., FEMAP, NASTRAN, ANSYS).
• Familiarity with bonded composite repairs and advanced aerospace materials.
• Background in supporting AFLCMC, depot sustainment organizations, or weapon system PMOs.
• Master's degree or relevant engineering certification.