WHO WE ARE Altitude Aerospace delivers engineering and certification solutions for commercial and VIP aircraft programs worldwide. With FAA DER, EASA DOA, and TCCA DAO approvals, we support customers from concept through certification and in-service. Our 150+ person team across the US, Canada, and France works on programs for major OEMs and completion centers globally. We offer 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, SIMPLE IRA retirement plan, paid vacation and PTO, and 8 paid holidays.
THE ROLE Serve as an onsite Liaison Stress Engineer supporting active aircraft maintenance and repair programs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. You will bridge the gap between the shop floor and engineering, analyzing structural repairs, performing stress assessments, and coordinating directly with the MRB team on the aircraft. This is a hands-on liaison role on a team of 10 to 12 engineers where your technical judgment and communication skills drive real-time disposition decisions.
WHAT YOU’LL DO Analyze & Disposition
Perform stress analysis on structural repairs, including damage assessment and repair substantiation.
Evaluate repair schemes against OEM structural repair manuals (SRMs) and applicable regulatory requirements.
Conduct analytical assessments using hand calculations and FEM tools to validate repair integrity.
Review and disposition non-conformances and engineering discrepancies found during maintenance inspections.
Liaison & Coordinate
Serve as the engineering point of contact between design, stress, manufacturing, and quality teams to communicate and implement repair dispositions.
Work directly with the MRB team on the aircraft to assess damage and develop repair solutions in real time.
Communicate repair recommendations clearly to maintenance crews, inspectors, and program management.
Coordinate with OEM engineering and certification authorities as needed for non-standard repairs.
Document all analysis, findings, and repair dispositions with thorough engineering substantiation.
Impact: Your analysis and coordination directly determine whether aircraft return to service safely and on schedule. You are the engineering voice on the floor making real-time structural decisions.
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor's in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering
5+ years stress analysis experience in an aerospace MRO, OEM, or MRB environment
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in classical hand calculations for metallic and composite structures
Experience analyzing and substantiating structural repairs per SRM and regulatory standards
Solid understanding of aircraft structural design principles, fatigue, and damage tolerance concepts
Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting analysis and coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
Ability to work onsite in a shop floor and office environment, interfacing directly with maintenance personnel
Attention to detail and follow-through on engineering dispositions
Preferred
FEM experience (NASTRAN, ABAQUS, or similar)
Prior MRB or Designated Engineering Representative (DER) experience
Familiarity with large transport category or military aircraft platforms
Experience with composite repair analysis and substantiation
WHY ALTITUDE
Strong Professional Team: Join an experienced group of engineers on a major, long-running aircraft program
Real Programs: Work on active aircraft with firm deadlines, not shelf studies. Your work goes back into service.
Variety: Exposure to commercial, VIP, and military platforms across multiple programs and clients
Growth: Small enough to learn multiple disciplines, large enough for international projects
Full Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision. SIMPLE IRA. Paid vacation, PTO, and 8 holidays.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Onsite role in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX (remote may be considered)
Full-time or contract (6-month minimum contract length)
Background check required
ITAR: U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or H1B/TN Visa holders eligible
Relocation assistance available
Altitude Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer.
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