Structural Analysis Engineer 4 - Structural Analysis

Experience with structural design principles for aircraft primary structures (e.g., fatigue, damage tolerance, corrosion, stress analysis, statics, materials strength, material characteristics, and repair techniques). Support product design and verify structural integrity by using analytical methods, finite element models/simulations, and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle.

Job Title: Structural Analysis Engineer 4

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Salary Range: $90 - $95/hour

Introduction

Join the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space, and security systems. We are engineers and technicians, skilled scientists and thinkers, bold innovators and dreamers. Come join us and build something better for yourself, for our customers, and for the world.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering
• Able to independently construct, execute, review, and manage structural finite element models in the area of Durability & Damage Tolerance (DaDT)
• Expertise in linear elastic fracture mechanics
• Expertise with Paris Law & Spectrum Analysis
• Experience with classic crack growth analysis tools (such as NASGRO, AFGROW, GROWTH, NASA/FLAGRO, and/or BEAS)
• 10 or more years of experience in structural analysis
• 10 or more years of experience in fracture, fatigue, and/or DaDT analysis
• Strong written, verbal communications and presentation skills
• Must have previous client experience working for this customer in the past 5 years

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Active U.S. Secret Clearance
• Familiarity with company-specific Books 1, 2, 3 & 4 with an emphasis on Durability and Damage Tolerance
• Experience with Hypermesh, StressCheck, Abaqus CAE, and/or Nastran
• Familiarity with Lifeworks
• Graduate level or Senior level coursework in Fatigue & Fracture Mechanics
• Experience validating or verifying finite element model results
• Experience with structural design principles for aircraft primary structures (e.g., fatigue, damage tolerance, corrosion, stress analysis, statics, materials strength, material characteristics, and repair techniques)
• Experience with Aircraft Primary Structures on company Commercial Derivatives – Commercial and/or Military applications (737, 747, 757, 767 & 777)

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with methodology and processes for stress analysis, DaDT analysis, and finite element modelling
• Perform Failsafe Analyses, durability life calculations, and determine Damage Tolerance for fracture critical parts
• Verify structural integrity by defining requirements for development of analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools
• Calculate inspection intervals for fleet aircraft based upon calculated crack growth rates
• Develop and use various Finite Element Models for crack growth coefficients
• Support product design and verify structural integrity by using analytical methods, finite element models/simulations, and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle
• Support in-service products by investigating failures and analyzing improvements
• Develop analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of the repair development effort
• Lead repair development, integration, and documentation of structural requirements to establish the system design

Company Benefits & Culture

• Opportunity to work with a leading aerospace company
• Engage with a team of skilled scientists and engineers
• Contribute to innovative projects in defense, space, and security systems

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.

saksham.srivastava@artech.com