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Your Work Matters – And So Do You
At ATS, we reward your contributions with a well-rounded compensation package designed to support you today and help you plan for tomorrow:

• Hiring base pay range: $80k - $93k annually, plus annual bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, vision, and more
• 401(k) with company match and access to personal financial advisors
• Generous time off – PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance and loan repayment for AMT programs
• On-the-job training and leadership development through ATS Academy
• Employee discounts on travel, tech, wellness, and more
• Confidential 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Program

Join a team that values your growth, your well-being, and your future.

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, with options between 7:00am – 4:30pm

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the Stress Engineer I supports design engineering and certification with regards to the mechanical evaluation during all phases of product development. Manages tasks independently with assignments provided by the Project Lead or Engineering Management. This position also provides guidance and assistance for less experienced engineering staff and interacts with different members of internal and external organizations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops substantiation reports (i.e. interiors, structures, damage tolerance evaluations, Weight and Balance/C.G., Static Test Plans/Reports) in the ATS standard format and reviews and checks subject reports required to support the aircraft reconfiguration.
• Researches aircraft configurations, technical specifications, and/or Statements of Work to ensure proper interface between aircraft structure, systems, and interior products.
• Reviews Engineering Orders and Work Instructions for aircraft installations.
• Updates stress assignment sheets and overall stress program schedules based on program budgets.
• Reviews LOPAs and General Arrangement drawings.
• Develops FEA models for complex component designs for structure, systems, and interiors.
• Participates in Design Reviews and Design Build Team meetings as required.
• Investigates/dispositions field discrepancy reports (DR’s).
• Advises Project Lead on risk issues and action items.
• Coordinates and assists in implementing new processes and procedures within the Engineering department to help improve efficiency.
• Adheres to the processes and procedures of ATS and ATS Engineering and notify Engineering Management when these procedures are not followed.

• Establishes collaborative relationships to achieve objectives.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Assists Project Lead, Project Engineer and Engineering Management with additional tasks when business needs arise.
• May require some overnight travel, being on-call, and responding to technical AOG situations during off hours.
• May be assigned to alternative shifts such as day, night, swing, and weekends to support programs or installations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering or related field, with two (2) or more years of relevant aerospace experience preferred; or five (5) years of equivalent aircraft engineering experience required.
• OEM airframe, system, and interior design practices experience preferred.
• Aircraft interior and/or VIP retrofit experience preferred.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND DEXTERITY:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, stand and walk; use their hands and arms; talk or hear; and focus on objects close up. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Compensation

The full base pay range for this position is $80k - $111k annually, not including bonuses or benefits. Your pay will be based on your experience, skills, and education, as well as internal equity to ensure fairness across the team. Candidates closer to the lower end of the range are typically building their expertise, while those at the higher end bring significant experience and specialized knowledge. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

EEO EMPLOYER STATEMENT: ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local laws.  ATS is also committed to protecting its applicants for employment and independent contractors from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications or business necessity will be adhered to where appropriate.  
As part of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy, ATS complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Where required by law, ATS maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, consistent with applicable legal requirements.