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About Comlux America
Comlux America is a world-class VIP aircraftcompletion and refurbishment center located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Thecompany designs, engineers, and installs custom luxury interiors and advancedaircraft systems for airliner-derivative business jets. Comlux also offersscheduled and unscheduled maintenance services. Specializing in highly customized aircraft, Comlux transforms aircraftinto personalized flying environments that reflect exceptional craftsmanship, precisionengineering, and uncompromising safety.

Role Description

The Stress Engineer is responsible forperforming structural analysis, substantiation, and certification supportactivities for aircraft interior completion, modification, and maintenanceprojects. This role develops engineering analyses and reports that demonstratecompliance with applicable regulatory requirements while supporting the design,certification, and installation of aircraft interior systems, furnishings,structural modifications, and associated equipment.

Working closely with Design Engineering,Certification, Program Management, Manufacturing, and external engineeringpartners, the Stress Engineer ensures aircraft modifications meet structuralintegrity requirements and certification standards for transport category andbusiness aircraft. This position plays a critical role in supportingSupplemental Type Certificate (STC) programs, maintenance modifications, andongoing engineering initiatives.

Essential Job Functions

        Perform structural analysis andsubstantiation activities in support of aircraft interior completion andmodification programs.

        Generate structural substantiation reports,compliance documentation, and engineering analyses for interior modificationSTC projects involving transport category aircraft under 14 CFR Part 25.

        Develop static strength, fatigue, damagetolerance, and load path analyses utilizing classical hand calculation methodsand finite element analysis techniques.

        Evaluate aircraft structures, monuments,furnishings, equipment installations, and modification designs to ensurecompliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

        Support certification efforts throughpreparation of engineering reports, compliance documentation, and technicaldata packages.

        Coordinate and review structural analyses,reports, and test plans prepared by outside service vendors and engineeringconsultants.

        Work closely with Design Engineering teamsto ensure proposed designs are structurally sound, manufacturable, andcertifiable.

        Support maintenance and modificationprograms involving executive aircraft operating under 14 CFR Part 23 and Part25 regulations.

        Participate in design reviews and providetechnical guidance regarding structural integrity, load paths, attachmentmethods, and certification requirements.

        Assist in the development of structural testplans and support certification testing activities as required.

        Interface with Certification Engineers,DERs, ODA representatives, regulatory authorities, and external engineeringorganizations to support certification objectives.

        Support production and manufacturing teamsby evaluating engineering issues, developing structural dispositions, andresolving installation-related concerns.

        Review engineering drawings, specifications,and installation designs to identify potential structural concerns andrecommend corrective actions.

        Maintain project schedules and deliverableswhile supporting multiple aircraft programs simultaneously.

        Contribute to the development andimprovement of engineering procedures, analysis methods, and best practices.

        Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Education andExperience

        Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering,Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.

        Minimum of 2-5 years of structural analysisexperience within the aerospace, aviation, or aircraft modification industry.

        Experience supporting aircraft certificationactivities involving FAA regulations, STCs, or aircraft modificationspreferred.

        Experience performing structuralsubstantiation and engineering analysis for aircraft structures, interiors, orsystems installations preferred.

        Familiarity with transport category aircraftcertification requirements under 14 CFR Part 25 preferred.

        Valid passport with the ability to traveldomestically and internationally as required.

Required Skills and Abilities

        Working knowledge of Federal AviationRegulations (FARs) and aircraft certification requirements.

        Understanding of aircraft structures, loadpaths, attachment methods, and structural integrity principles.

        Proficiency with classical hand calculationmethods used for structural analysis and substantiation.

        Working knowledge of finite element modelingand analysis techniques.

        Ability to interpret engineering drawings,installation designs, and aircraft modification packages.

        Proficiency with Microsoft Officeapplications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

        Experience using engineering analysissoftware such as MathCAD, FEMAP, NASTRAN, or equivalent tools.

        Basic proficiency with CAD software such asAutoCAD and SolidWorks.

        Strong analytical and problem-solvingskills.

        Ability to manage multiple projects andpriorities simultaneously.

        Strong verbal and written communicationskills.

        Ability to work independently andcollaboratively within cross-functional teams.

        Strong organizational and time-managementskills.

        Commitment to safety, quality, regulatorycompliance, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This position is primarilybased in an office environment and may require occasional time in an aircrafthangar or production environment. The role may involve:

        Ability tooperate effectively in a fast-paced, high-demand aviation environment.

        Extended periodsworking at a computer

        Occasionalexposure to aircraft hangar or production areas

        Walking betweenoffice, hangar, and production areas as needed

        Interaction withcross-functional teams in office, shop-floor, and meeting settings

Why join us?

Your success is our success. We provide acompetitive and comprehensive total rewards package that supports you and yourfamily.

        401(k) with company annual contributionequal to 3% of eligible compensation

        Company-sponsored HSA

        100% company-paid vision premiums

        Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and EAPbenefits

        Free financial consultations and guidance

EEO Statement

Comlux is committed to providing equal employmentopportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color,religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability,sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information, or anyother characteristic protected by law.