Structural Engineering Manager

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineering Manager to lead & execute complex structural design and analysis activities across customer-driven engineering projects and internal product development programs.

This role requires a strong balance of technical depth and leadership capability, with a focus on delivering innovative, efficient, and certifiable structural solutions.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in structural analysis, method development, and engineering tool creation, along with a solid understanding of product development and certification processes.

This role also involves leading and mentoring engineering teams while driving technical excellence and continuous improvement.

• Lead and execute structural engineering teams across multiple projects and programs
• Demonstrate deep expertise in metallic and composite aircraft structures, including design principles and failure mechanisms
• Extensive expertise in structural methods, with hands-on experience in developing structural analysis methodologies and engineering tools
• Lead structural strength and damage tolerance assessments for both metallic and composite structures
• Apply advanced knowledge of damage tolerance methodologies, including crack growth, residual strength, and life prediction approaches
• Support and guide certification activities with a strong understanding of aircraft damage tolerance certification requirements (e.g., FAR/CS 25)
• Oversee the development of material allowables, from coupon level through element, subcomponent, and full-scale testing
• Ensure structural compliance through all levels of testing, from material characterization to full-scale structural tests
• Design and define structural test programs, including test methods, load cases, and acceptance criteria
• Lead and support execution of structural tests and ensure proper instrumentation, data acquisition, and test quality
• Perform correlation of analysis with test results and refine models/methods accordingly
• Provide technical leadership in structural test validation, certification support, and airworthiness compliance