Principal Engineer Enabling Technologies

Job description

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

The primary responsibility of this position is to perform failure
analysis of various parts of commercial aircraft to support safety risk
assessments and proposed corrective & mitigating actions.

In addition, the
role includes fatigue and damage tolerance analysis on aircraft structural
repairs and alterations in support of supplemental inspections for compliance
with 14 CFR 25.571 and 14 CFR 121.1109.

This position reports to the
Manager of ODA Engineering and works closely with liaison engineering, fleet
engineering, wifi engineering, NDT inspection, and external vendors.

**Theposition will undertake tasks & responsibilities including but not limitedto:**

+ Perform failure analysis of airframe or system componentsvia metallographic and fractographic characterization as appropriate usingconventional laboratory and microscopy techniques; develop and endorsepotential fleet-wide corrective actions based on the failure analysis
+ Develop technical analysis for aircraft structural repairsand alterations that ensure compliance with fatigue and damage tolerancerelated regulations, which may include classical static strength methods,fatigue and damage tolerance, finite element analysis methods and validation,all with understanding of regulatory requirements
+ Review structural compatibility issues of repairs andalterations with installed or planned STC installations; development of necessarydata to support supplemental actions if required
+ Author and revise technical reports or EngineeringAuthorizations to document analysis, results, and conclusions, and checkstechnical documents from other engineers
+ Represent DAL in industry-wide efforts or with local orvarious FAA representatives
+ Support Safety Event Team efforts through analysis-basedrecommendations
+ Maintain compliance with applicable FAA, DOT, OSHA and EPAregulations, foreign regulatory requirements and Delta's Technical OperationsPolicy and Procedures (TOPP) and all other engineering processes
+ Support other miscellaneous structures-related activities requiringan ability to investigate and/or develop new or unfamiliar analytical methods
+ Collaborate and communicate with manufacturers and the FAAACO and FSDO/CMO
+ Off-hour/weekend operational support may be required, onrare occasion, due to critical requirements
+ Occasional travel is required as part of the job role

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

+ Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering (Materials, Aerospace,Mechanical, or similar) with 8+ yrs relevant work experience is required.Alternately, Masters’ Degree in Engineering with 6+ yrs relevant experience, orPh.D. Degree in Engineering with 5 yrs of applied relevant engineeringexperience.
+ Candidate must have a safety-first mindset.
+ Must have strong customer service orientation andrelationship management skills, strong project management skills; written andverbal communication skills; multi-tasking abilities; provenresults-orientation; and strong analytical, organizational and time managementskills.
+ Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to workeffectively with all levels of Maintenance, Planning, and Engineering, as wellas representatives from the FAA and outside companies.
+ Previous airline, military, OEM or MRO experience withcommercial aircraft is required.
+ Previous experience working in a materials lab includingusing a scanning electron microscope.
+ Working knowledge of aircraft structural design, aircraftload conditions, and mechanics of materials.
+ The ability to author Engineering Authorizations, with aworking understanding of Airworthiness Directives, Federal Aviation Regulations(14 CFR Parts 21, 25, 43, 121), technical manuals, and aircraft maintenanceprograms.
+ Must have ability to balance conservatism in analysis withschedule or operational deadlines.
+ Must perform work without appreciable direction.
+ Internal candidates must be performing satisfactorily incurrent position.
+ Consistently prioritizes safety andsecurity of self, others, and personal data.
+ Embraces diverse people, thinking, andstyles.
+ Possesses a high school diploma, GED,or high school equivalency.
+ Is at least 18 years of age and hasauthorization to work in the United States.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

+ Ability to conduct structural analysis, Finite ElementAnalysis, and Fatigue and LEFM-based crack growth analyses using commerciallyavailable tools such as Solidworks, Autocad, NASGRO, AFGROW, FEMAP, Nastranetc.

is preferred
+ Familiarity with airline flight operations and supportsystems, 14 CFR 121 regulations and 14 CFR 145 repair station regulations aredesired.
+ Experience in developing/testing materials, subcomponents,components, or full-scale for metallic and/or composites highly desired
+ Knowledge of both Airbus and Boeing structure/componentsstrongly preferred.
+ Existing FAA DER/ODA UM, DER/ODA UM candidate, or ability toobtain is highly desired

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience and Servant Leadership – every day, in everything we do.

At Delta, our people are our success.

At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees.

Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:

+ Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives.
+ 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%.
+ New hires are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12-month period.
+ 10 paid holidays per calendar year.
+ Birthing parents are eligible for 12-weeks of paid maternity/parental leave.
+ Non-birthing parents are eligible for 2-weeks of paid parental leave.
+ Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life insurance benefits.
+ Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages.
+ Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health.
+ Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members.
+ Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals.
+ World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint.
+ Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies.
+ Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together.
+ Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare.
Delta Air Lines, Inc.

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