Careers

Join one of the most exciting and innovative companies in aerospace! 
APB Winglets Company offers a competitive compensation package based on the skills and experience of the selected candidate.  This salary package will include full participation in APB’s benefits programs.

HOW TO APPLY:
E-mail resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format to: apbjobs@aviationpartners.com or mail to:
APB Winglets Co., LLC
Attn: APB JOBS
2811 So. 102nd Street, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98168

APB is currently recruiting for the following positions:

 

LOADS AND DYNAMICS ENGINEER

  • Performing aeroelastic loads analysis supported by CFD, wind tunnel pressure model, and flight testing.
  • Prepare aerodynamic databases for use in external loads and dynamics.
  • Calculate external airplane static loads for flight/ground/landing impact.
  • Calculate external dynamic loads considering the random nature of atmospheric turbulence and the effect of automatic flight control systems in determining structural responses and load distributions.
  • Evaluate the airplane dynamic loads due to landing and taxi maneuvers.
  • Solve flutter and vibration problems utilizing analysis and testing in order to provide input to improve preliminary airplane design and to verify that margins of safety with respect to flutter are adequate. 

General Skills and Qualifications Required:

  • Classical hand calculations for static and dynamic analysis.
  • Ability to use Excel spreadsheets and other Microsoft Office applications.
  • Familiarity with FEA and FEM analysis tools such as PATRAN, NASTRAN.
  • Ability to produce formal reports.
  • Demonstrated multi-tasking ability.
  • Proven ability to provide initiative in decision making.
  • Good written communication skills.
  • Loads flight test and wind tunnel test data reduction experience is a plus.
  • Experience with MSC Nastran/Patran/FlightLoads is a plus.
  • BS or MS degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with 5 plus years experience in aircraft aeroelastic analysis.