Lead Stress Engineer (Structural/FEA)

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Lead Stress Engineer to spearhead our structural analysis team. In this role, you will lead an engaged, dynamic team to provide design input, and perform stress analysis on diverse aircraft modifications and repairs in support of related FAA structural approvals. 

Responsibilities:

• Drive Structural Integrity: Lead Finite Element Analysis (FEA) supported by classical hand calculations for structural evaluation across static, dynamic, thermal, fatigue, and non-linear loading conditions.
• Champion the Team: Directly oversee and review the analytical deliverables of junior and mid-level stress analysts, championing a culture of peer-review and technical continuous improvement.
• Bridge Theory & Reality: Formulate validation test plans and integrate physical test data (strain gauges, shock, vibration) with analytical models / reports.
• Engage Key Stakeholders: including FAA representatives, staff, consultants, and customers.  Relationships are key in our industry, and your positive impact is critical.
• Optimize & Automate: Spearhead the development and deployment of stress analysis approaches to improve time to define analysis approach, perform analysis, and gain related FAA approvals

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural/Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive engineering experience in structural or stress analysis, with a demonstrated history of leading engineering development cycles.
• Advanced, independent expert proficiency in NASTRAN, and FEMAP
• Exceptional technical communication skills—the ability to translate simulation data into clear, actionable risks and deliverables for non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience with FAA regulations in support of Repair Specifications.

•\tDiverse Work Scope: we engage a wide variety of projects, from quick turn-around jobs that take less than a week, to multi-year projects.
•\tHigh Autonomy: As a flexible, dynamic consulting group, demonstrated performance will be quickly rewarded with autonomy to do what you feel is right.
•\tReal Ownership: You will define our stress analysis methodologies, establish standard operating procedures, and hold a key seat at the cross-functional design table.
•\tGrowth & Mentorship: We have a tight, collaborative, developmental minded team with ready support for internal development, as well as established relationships with industry experts.
•\tComprehensive Compensation: Salary, Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Profit Sharing

U.S. Technical is dedicated to providing world class and cost effective:

1. Engineering and FAA Certification
2. PMA products and articles
3. Field Team support/system installations
4. Aircraft Evaluations and Inspections
5. Technical publications updates and digital data conversions
6. Program Management
7. 24/7 Quick turn-around repairs

Company Description

•\tDiverse Work Scope: we engage a wide variety of projects, from quick turn-around jobs that take less than a week, to multi-year projects.\r\n•\tHigh Autonomy: As a flexible, dynamic consulting group, demonstrated performance will be quickly rewarded with autonomy to do what you feel is right.\r\n•\tReal Ownership: You will define our stress analysis methodologies, establish standard operating procedures, and hold a key seat at the cross-functional design table.\r\n•\tGrowth & Mentorship: We have a tight, collaborative, developmental minded team with ready support for internal development, as well as established relationships with industry experts.\r\n•\tComprehensive Compensation: Salary, Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Profit Sharing\r\n\r\nU.S. Technical is dedicated to providing world class and cost effective:\r\n\r\n1. Engineering and FAA Certification\r\n2. PMA products and articles\r\n3. Field Team support/system installations\r\n4. Aircraft Evaluations and Inspections\r\n5. Technical publications updates and digital data conversions\r\n6. Program Management\r\n7. 24/7 Quick turn-around repairs\r\n\r\n