Position would require the candidate to be a W2 employee of Donatech.
US Citizenship Required.
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.
Skills/Experience:
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.
Required 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.
Desired Skills:
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.
Degree Requirement:
B.S. in Engineering