JOB TITLE:
Composite Stress Engineer
LOCATION:
- Tustin, CA
- On-site, hybrid, and remote openings are available
- Senior Stress Engineer openings as well
MISSION:
The Senior Stress Engineers will support both vehicle design/build and flight test operations directly, via hands on assessment and analytical substantiation of vehicles in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
Persons in this role will be involved in both build and vehicle operations phases of programs. Stress Engineers will interface and collaborate with varied other disciplines, including but not limited to: Structures Design, Maintenance & Operations teams, Manufacturing, Propulsion, Flight Test and more to provide design substantiation, test support, and operations support. Senior Stress Engineers will be able to function both independently and as part of a team in support of their tasking.
RESOPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs structural analysis to provide analytical definition and/or ensure structural integrity of components, assemblies, and systems
- Reviews, updates, and creates engineering analytical definition of said components and assemblies (analysis documentation)
- Develops and/or utilizes finite element models (global and discrete)
- Plays an integral role in the workflow release process for structural design
- Supports review of manufacturing plans and procedures to ensure compliance with design and load requirements
- Supports the creation of structural component and system test plans which will be used to verify manufacturing and testing
- Develops standardized analysis criteria and templates
- Mentorship of more junior team members
- May be tasked with leading small teams of engineers through projects / assignments
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a concentration in a relevant Engineering discipline
- Minimum 8-15 years’ prior experience in structural analysis of aerospace structure
- Solid understanding of material properties & behavior, statics / free body diagrams, and structural load paths.
- Knowledge creating and questioning FEA models, including pre and post-processing of NASTRAN models and associated sizing of structure and system components
- Strong teamwork and coordination skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of tools, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Previous experience with FEMAP is a strong plus
- Knowledge of and / or experience with Fatigue & Damage Tolerance analysis is a strong plus
- Prior experience performing liaison / MRB activities in aerospace stress applications is a plus
- Experience with manufacturing-based ERP systems, such as Oracle is a plus
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Experience with the design of flight vehicles or vehicle systems to a set of requirements or standards such as CFR 14, Part 400, Part 23 and 25, military or NASA is highly desired.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temp-to-hire
Pay: $75.00 - $110.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
Application Question(s):
- Have you created FEM models before, especially for full vehicles, components, or sub-assemblies?
- Have you worked on clean sheet designs and analyses, as well as prototype development?
- Have you primarily worked with composites or metallic materials in your engineering projects? Explain where applicable.
- Since there are on-site, hybrid, and remote openings available, please explain which one best suits your career ventures and what you can commit to.
Education:
Experience:
- structural analysis: 8 years (Required)
- FEMAP: 1 year (Preferred)
- manufacturing-based ERP systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- CATIA 6 / 3DX: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote