JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for substantiation of all aircraft interior components (including cabinetry, panels, seating, support structure, and aircraft placards) to comply with all structural and cabin safety regulatory requirements. Tasks include work in advance design, new product development, special customer requests, refurbishments, special missions, field issues/customer support, and product improvement projects.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Detailed stress analysis on composite and metal seating systems, interior structures, and fuselage attachments using classical hand analysis and finite element analysis of static and dynamic loading conditions.
- Conduct dynamic and static testing on interior structures and components.
- Coordinate and communicate with Interior Design teams to ensure structurally optimal designs.
- Review and approve technical design drawings to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and regulations.
- Assist with FAA certification activities; report writing for test plans, test results, analysis reports, and compliance certification reports.
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Mechanical Engineer
- Other related engineering field
- Relative mechanical, avionics, or electrical engineering experience is preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of relative structural engineering experience is required experience is required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Self-starter with good verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to develop good working relations by coordination, communication, and issue resolution with other engineering disciplines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in hand stress analysis.
- Experience using NASTRAN/Femap or another static finite element analysis software is preferred.
- Experience in using LS-Dyna or another dynamic finite element analysis software is preferred.
- Experience with computer based drafting tools (Catia V6) is preferred.
- Strong computer skills with MS Office Suite are required.
- Technical report writing skills to prepare test plans, test results, structural analysis substantiations, and regulatory compliance reports.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.
Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company
Textron Aviation
Primary Location
US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Field
Engineering
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Job Type
Experienced
Shift
First Shift
Travel
Yes, 10 % of the Time
Job Posting
04/10/2026, 7:03:02 AM
