Contract Senior Stress Analyst

Job Description:

L3Harris MMG Division is seeking for an experienced Aircraft Stress Engineer for our onsite aircraft modification facility located in Waco, TX.

The Aircraft Stress Engineer will perform structural analyses on aircraft primary and secondary structures, using a mix of classical methods and finite-element modeling, considering all relevant failure modes to meet aircraft airworthiness requirements. Tasking includes design support and structural liaison.

Seeking a Subject Matter Expert with comprehensive knowledge of Aircraft Structures, focused on Static Stress, and in-depth knowledge of Stress Analysis methodology.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree (BSME, BSAE, BSCE) and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree (MSME, MSAE) and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Finite-Element Modeling (FEM).
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with MSC PATRAN/NASTRAN, or FEMAP is preferred.
• Experience analyzing composite structures.
• Experience in Matlab or Mathcad.
• Experience with FAA and/or Military Airworthiness requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and have general computer knowledge.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Essential Functions:

• Predict internal stresses and structural instabilities in aircraft structure.
• Generate free-body diagrams of structural load paths.
• Determine reaction forces, calculate internal loads, and develop shear and moment diagrams.
• Document and report analysis results.
• Coordinate with Mechanical Design team to help develop structural load path concepts, and to size structural dimensions and features.
• Review and approve structural engineering drawings as part of the release process.
• Mentor less experienced stress analysts.
• Automate repetitive analytical tasks.
• Work in an collaborative team environment, as a member of the larger Flight Sciences Group, and across all disciplines within an integrated project team.
• Thorough understanding of industry-standard classical hand analysis methods.
• Ability to work overtime as required to meet business objectives.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with MSC PATRAN/NASTRAN, or FEMAP is preferred.
• Experience analyzing composite structures.
• Experience in Matlab or Mathcad.
• Experience with FAA and/or Military Airworthiness requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and have general computer knowledge.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

B.S. in Engineering