Sr. Stress Analyst SME (US CITIZEN ONLY)

Waco, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

L3Harris MMG Division is seeking for an experienced Aircraft Stress Engineer for our onsite aircraft modification facility located in Waco TX.

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.

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 a 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.

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 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.

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Job Description: L3Harris MMG Division is seeking for an experienced Aircraft Stress Engineer for our onsite aircraft modification facility located in Waco TX. The Aircraft Stress Engineer will perform structural analyses on aircraft primary and secondary structures using a mix of classical metho...