Stress Analyst

El Segundo, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 1 hour ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB TITLE: Stress Analyst
LOCATION: El Segundo CA
PAY RATE: $38-80/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: This is a 3-month contract with renewals every three months based on performance with potential contract-to-hire opportunities for strong performers.
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical dental and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary

Summary:

Perform static fatigue and damage tolerance analyses of metallic and composite aircraft structures
Conduct classical hand calculations to assess stress strain margins of safety and structural integrity
Develop and validate finite element models (FEM) to evaluate structural performance and margins of safety
Generate structural substantiation to support FAA certification activities (Part 23 / Part 27 / Special Conditions)
Collaborate closely with design manufacturing and flight test teams
Support trade studies to optimize weight strength and manufacturability
Evaluate test results and correlate analytical predictions with ground and flight test data
Author and review stress reports certification documentation and compliance findings
Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for structural issues identified during testing or operations
Ensure analyses comply with internal safety standards and aerospace best practices

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field
5 years of experience in aircraft structural analysis (commercial defense or advanced air mobility)
Strong foundation in aircraft stress analysis principles
Proficiency with FEA tools such as NASTRAN Patran FEMAP ANSYS or equivalent
Experience with both metallic and composite structures
Familiarity with FAA structural certification and compliance processes
Strong technical documentation and communication skills
U.S. work authorization (export-controlled environment)

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
Experience supporting Part 23 certification or military airworthiness programs
Knowledge of loads development and aeroelastic considerations
Experience in startup or rapid-development aerospace environments
Exposure to fly-by-wire or other safety-critical systems
Prior collaboration with DERs or certification authorities

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract contract-to-hire and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering IT production maintenance and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace aviation engineering maintenance aircraft design defense

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JOB TITLE: Stress Analyst LOCATION: El Segundo CA PAY RATE: $38-80/hour We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client. Job Details: Job Type: This is a 3-month contract with renewals every three months based o...