Nacelle Stress Integration Lead F/M (Aerospace)

Location: Krakow, Poland

Company

hirify.global Defence and Space develops and certifies aircraft and aerospace systems, with this role supporting nacelle airframe structural integrity and airworthiness.

What you will do

• Define and execute stress analysis strategies for nacelle components in line with airworthiness regulations, internal standards, and manufacturer practices.
• Oversee the preparation, review, approval, and delivery of stress reports, justifications, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate stress analysis integration with engineering disciplines throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Represent the stress team in technical reviews, design gates, certification meetings, and customer discussions.
• Identify structural risks, propose design improvements, and ensure quality and best-practice compliance.
• Manage workload, resources, schedules, knowledge capture, and continuous improvement activities within the working group.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Typically 7+ years of experience in aircraft structural stress analysis, including significant experience with nacelle components.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and willingness to develop further in the stress engineering path.
• Knowledge of metallic and composite material behavior, finite element analysis, and hand calculations.
• Familiarity with EASA and FAA airworthiness regulations, certification processes, aircraft design, manufacturing, and structural testing.
• Fluency in English is required, along with strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Direct contribution to the development, certification, and airworthiness of commercial and cargo aircraft.
• Tailored mentorship, continuous upskilling, and global career opportunities.
• Flexible collaboration arrangements are supported where possible.
• Inclusive working environment with a strong focus on integrity, diversity, and equal opportunity.