Stress Engineer

We are seeking an aircraft Stress Engineer to support an aerospace manufacturing and aircraft integration operation in Huntsville, AL.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of aircraft structures/stress analysis experience using both hand calculations and finite element analysis software. A successful candidate will be responsible for supporting aircraft wing, fuselage, and interior structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake preliminary and detailed engineering designs in support of customer program requirements
• Design work will be performed in SolidWorks
• Support design and design change substantiation when necessary
• Perform design evaluations and assessment of results
• Generate mathematical models, FEA and hand calculations, for determining airplane structural characteristics
• Finite Element Analysis will be performed in NASTRAN/FEMAP
• Ability to validate Finite Element Analysis models to satisfy FAA and government airworthiness requirements
• Perform engineering data analysis in support of customer program requirements
• Prepare and present technical and structural engineering reports for certification or product acceptance, including visualization of results
• Generate structural test plans that adhere to the defined scope, scheduled timelines, and test objectives
• Interface with customer when required, as directed by the Director of Engineering
• Carry out any other tasking as directed by the Director of Engineering

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering or Engineering Technology
• 5+ years’ experience as an aircraft structures/stress engineer
• Familiar with FAA certification processes and regulations, Part 23 and Part 25, a plus
• Ability to effectively manage time over several programs
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks
• Proficiency with FEA software (NASTRAN/FEMAP preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work proficiently with remotely located employees as well as in a team environment
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• Must be US citizen
• Must currently possess or be able to receive Department of Defense Secret clearance