Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (formerly Telefonix PDT and Astronics Armstrong Aerospace) serves as the experienced, global market leader for in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for aircraft. As a systems certification provider, Astronics CSC has worked on over 100 projects for industry partners to upgrade commercial and business aircraft with new passenger power systems, IFEC navigation, communication and flight safety systems. Additionally, Astronics CSC offers proven IFEC hardware systems, flexible design platforms, high customer satisfaction, and long-term relationships with industry leaders to help make the connected aircraft a reality. The company now employs over 300 employees, and is a six-time recipient of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Employers to Work For award.

SUMMARY

Responsible for leading structural analysis on basic engineering projects (LRU installation, in-flight entertainment systems, etc.), performing and documenting structural engineering, testing analyses and substantiation required to support the installation design and certification of technology onboard commercial aircraft.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

ACCOMMODATION REQUEST

Astronics CSC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail CSC.HR@astronics.com or call: 847-244-4500. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Actively assists project management and engineering team in solving internal and external analysis-related challenges
• Responsible for development and review of relevant structural analysis documentation required on basic engineering projects
• Coordinate analysis engineering vendors for outsourced analysis work such as CFD, dynamic simulations, etc.
• Review installation design at both preliminary and critical design review stages to provide inputs to design based on preliminary stress analysis
• Develop stress analysis models, utilize existing structural analysis tools (such as FEMAP), and/or perform hand calculations to substantiate the structural integrity of installation designs with oversight from senior engineers and FAA designees
• Develop fatigue and damage tolerance evaluations for installation designs using hand calculations and/or analysis tools (such as AFGROW)
• Document structural analyses and fatigue assessments in Structural Substantiation Reports and Damage Tolerance Evaluation Reports
• Develop basic cooling analyses using hand calculations to substantiate to specific cooling requirements and document in Cooling Substantiation Reports
• Perform and document weight and balance analyses to substantiate the weight and balance impact of the installed system then document in Weight and Balance Change Reports
• Develop test plans and reports in support of structural and/or cooling substantiation
• Review analysis documentation for basic projects
• This position may require knowledge of SOX / 404 internal audit controls and related documentation.