Opportunity: Our client is looking for a Lead Stress Engineer to lead and manage the structures team and will have a major part in the design of their product.
Requirements: You have 10+ years of experience working in the aerospace industry and have previously lead an engineering team.
Requirements
Core responsibilities
Develop strategic plans to meet requirements such as damage tolerance, durability, static strength, stiffness, stability margin, fatigue life, thermal performance, etc
Assess and aid in the publication of stress analysis documentation
Assist in design evaluations and the release of components
Provide support for component and assembly testing, encompassing definition, planning, requirement establishment, and report generation
Offer guidance, both procedural and technical, to the stress team to maintain high-quality analysis work
Conduct structural analyses using both classical hand calculations and finite element analysis techniques, covering both composite and metallic materials
Maintain direct communication with mechanical design teams, structural testing teams, integration teams, and DERs (Designated Engineering Representatives)
Contribute to the definition of stress methods
Required
B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
10+ years of experience working in the aerospace industry
Previous experience managing or leading an engineering team
Strong understanding of free body diagrams, loading scenarios and behavior of aircraft components
Perform analysis on aircraft powerplant systems
Experience with aircraft certification
CAD experience
Experience with hand calculations and FEA (nonlinear static and dynamic analysis of metallic and composite structures)
Ideal candidate
M.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
15+ years of industry experience
Experience with Femap/Nastran or Abaqus/CAE
Experience with MRB
Knowledge of FAR Part 23, 27, and 29
Experience with flight test or test benches
Previous experience working within the aircraft certification program
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Unlimited Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Stock Option Plan
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
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