Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace/Materials/Finite Element 33.65-40 $/hr

We have an immediate need for an Engineer for a 12-18 month contract (possible temp to perm) position in Atlanta, GA. The primary responsibility is to develop, analyze, and gain FAA approval for supplementary inspection programs to Airline-designed major repairs and alterations. Ensures that structural repairs and alterations are structurally satisfactory for long-term service. Accomplishes analysis to comply with FAA mandated programs for Repair Assessment and changes to Supplementary Structural Inspection Programs. Interprets the potential effects between applicable Airworthiness Directives and specific repairs and modifications. Authors or revises engineering authorizations to accomplish inspections. Writes technical reports to document analysis, results, and conclusions, and checks technical documents from other engineers. Provides technical expertise to other engineering groups on damage-tolerant design, and accomplishes crack growth analysis as needed as part of Operational Support projects.

Job Qualifications:
W'd like to place more emphasis on Finite Element Modeling (FEM) capability and less emphasis on Damage Tolerance Analysis (DTA). DTA will still be part of the job responsibilities, but not exclusively.

A four year Bachelors degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials, or similar) from an accredited school is required. Additional graduate work or work experience related to fracture mechanics, structural mechanics, or materials is preferred. Ability to conduct structural analysis, Finite Element Analysis, and crack growth analysis using commercially available tools is strongly preferred.