Structures Engineer

Founded in 1959, Robinson Helicopter Company Inc., (RHC), is the preeminent manufacturer of civil helicopters located in Torrance, California. Robinson has built its reputation on a 50-year history of commitment to providing affordable and quality aircraft with a wide range of applications. We have a strong engineering team; almost 85% of our manufacturing processes, including production of parts and assembly, are done in our Torrance location. We also offer comprehensive overhaul services while rapidly responding to customers’ needs; to keep their aircraft flying. Our commitment to our vision of keeping our customers flying has earned RHC a variety of recognitions from our customers.

We are an engineering-focused organization that provides its team members with tremendously challenging, and exciting opportunities to contribute to the future of vertical flight.

We are actively seeking a Structures Engineer. This position works from our Torrance, CA locations, and reports to the Structures Engineer Manager. The Structures Engineer is a member of the engineering team who is responsible for verifying the structural integrity of helicopters by analyzing and testing structures in support of design, development, and certification.

Position Responsibilities

Ensure structural integrity by conducting static stress, stiffness, and fatigue analysis of aircraft primary and secondary structures using a combination of hand calculations, testing, and modeling

Identify, plan, and conduct structural tests for components, assemblies and aircraft in the laboratory, ground, and flight test environment as necessary to include test planning, conformity, instrumentation, test conduct, data analysis, and issue resolution

Interface with other engineers to determine the loads and operating environment for design elements and resolve issues found during development and certification

Resolve complex structures and loads through modeling and analysis

Validate that designs meet customer expectations, design objectives, and the requirements of 14 CFR Part 27

Utilize test data to suggest improvements for future designs

Develop processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of the work

Qualifications

Other Competency Requirements Include:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering or a related engineering field

Experience with hand and computer methods of conducting stress analysis

Strong understanding of aircraft design principles, structures, and loads

Experience designing, conducting, and reporting on structural tests

Must be a proven self-starter requiring minimal supervision, with strong problem-solving skills

Excellent academic record

Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and work well with others

Education And Experience

Understanding of aircraft certification requirements

Hands on experience with FEM / FEA

Experience with static and fatigue analysis of helicopter structures

FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or ODA Unit Member (UM)

What can a career at RHC offer you?

We offer our teams members opportunities for training, development and learning. Our performance management system is structured to provide opportunities for career focused development. Our career development is supported with a great tuition reimbursement program.

Compensation & Benefits

salary increases twice a year.

comprehensive group health plans including medical EPO, PPO and High Deductible Health Plans with Health Savings Account, dental, vision and other supplemental plans which begin on the day you begin employment with RHC.

Voluntary Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

competitive 401k Plan

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