AIRCRAFT MODIFICATION STRESS ENGINEER

In the frame of our Design Organisation Approval (SABENA TECHNICS BGC DOA Part 21J.039), the Aircraft Modification division is looking for an Aircraft Modification Stress Engineer. SABENA TECHNICS BGC DOA is a leader on Aircraft Retrofit market, developing approximately 10 Supplemental Type Certificate & 100 Minor Modifications each year. We offer to air transport operators a wide range of aircraft & rotorcraft modification, in the Cabin/Avionics/Structure disciplines.

Holder of design and production approvals (DOA and POA), this division is responsible for engineering activities, the elaboration of certification dossiers, the monitoring and management of equipment / suppliers, but also the integration of modification and airworthiness monitoring.

As an Aircraft Modification Stress Engineer, you will be in charge of the elaboration of the structural sustentation package (Minor Modifications or Supplemental Type Certificates under DOA) You will collect and review the justification documents issued by OEMs (stress analysis, qualification document) and perform the issuance of Means of Compliance .You will be also involved in testing activities at aircraft level (Cabin Inspections, Ground Tests ...)

In the frame of a modification certification process, the Aircraft Modification Stress Engineer will be the focal point of the Aviation Authorities (EASA, FAA and other NAA)

You could lead to CVE role for individuals presenting the right skills, in a timeframe dependant on the individual background and if you have already held a CVE position in another DOA.

1. Technical Activities :

• Participate in the design of a modification & verify that the design is compliant with certification requirements.
• As part of a DOA (design Organisation Approval), in relation with the airworthiness authorities (EASA , FAA , TCCA , ...)

your main tasks will be :

• Modelization and post processing of DFEM (detail finite element model)
• Using of stress analytic methods
• Stress substantiation will be on metallic, composite or hybrid structures.
• Redaction of technical stress reports associated.
• In the frame of Major Modifications (STC), the Stress Engineer acts as focal point with aviation authorities. He ensures the coordination and the follow up of the dossier provided to the authorities until STC is approved.

2. Reporting:

• Reporting/Coordination with aviation authorities during the STC approval process
• Reporting to project managers (risks related to certification, progresses in the certification dossier ...).
• Reporting to Head Of Certification Department

3. Sharing information & interfacing with:

• Project team (design & production)
• CVE, HDO, ISM & HOA
• With the customers regarding technical aspects in relation to certification process,

With Project Managers (finance & planning)

Bachelor or Master Degree in a technical discipline. At least 5 years of experience in Design Office for aeronautical activities. A DOA Experience is a plus.

Technical and operational skills:

Awareness in:

• Aircraft environment & architecture
• Regulation & certification process with non-EASA authorities (FAR, AC...)
• 5 years of experience in stress substantiation in a aeronautical design office
• Good knowledge of stress substantiation methods with industrial process associated
• Knowledge of airworthiness authorities' requirements and specifications.
• Knowledge of FEMAP et Nastran tools will be appreciated
• Excel VBA
• Ability to collaborate in a dynamic team
• Good communication
• Fatigue Knowledge's is a plus

knowledge in:

• EASA Regulation (CS25, CS27, CS29)
• DOA & certification process
• English (Negotiation level)

Relational skills and attitudes:

Rigorous, organized, able to coordinate activities & to communicate in the appropriate way