Stress Engineer II

At Knight Aerospace we offer more than a paycheckwe provide a rewarding career with competitive compensation and valuable benefits designed to support your success.

• Competitive Pay
• Overtime Opportunities
• Affordable Medical Coverage
• Company-Paid Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous PTO Program
• Paid Holidays
• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities

Join a team that values innovation excellence and the people who make it all possible.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Mechanical Stress Engineer with a solid background in aircraft structures military standards and engineering metals. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering and possess a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the aerospace industry. This role focuses on evaluating metallic and composite structures through classical stress analysis methods finite element analysis and structural testing. The engineer will collaborate with senior engineers production teams quality personnel and cross-functional teams to contribute to high-quality product development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Examines and analyzes how much stress a structure or component can handle through static fatigue and vibration tests.

• Performs classical hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) on composite structures reviews engineering drawings and develops load cases.
• Collaborates with mechanical and integration engineers to optimize certify and produce designs.
• Prepares detailed analysis reports on safety strength and producibility of designs.
• Analyzes and checks structural engineering data produced by other engineering groups to ensure it meets the structural requirements.
• Creates and develops structural engineering substantiation reports that will be used to certify repair and modification data.
• Generates stress analysis notes in a usable traceable file that serves as a historical substantiation record of the repair or modification.
• Creates develops and implements test procedures as required to obtain certifiable allowable data.
• Develops finite element models to aid in the development of design and certification data.
• Provides input and suggestions for continuous improvement of various department procedures controls flows and/or systems.

General Expectations:

Proficient with SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM.

Skilled in structural members 3D mechanical routing and managing large assemblies.

Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Familiar with FAA standards and military specifications.

Ability to take initiative in identifying and solving stress challenges.

Effective communication skills both verbal and written.

Collaborative mindset and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Willingness to liaise with planning production and quality departments as needed.

Committed to upholding company values and engineering standards.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in mechanical aerospace or civil engineering.

Minimum of 5 years of mechanical engineering experience preferably in the aerospace industry.

Familiarity with various metals and their use in structural applications.

Working knowledge of military parts fasteners and standards.

Experience with CAD and design tools including SolidWorks (CATIA or AutoCAD a plus).

Ability to manage multiple tasks and support projects under tight deadlines.

Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment Requirements:

International and domestic travel in support of product designs implementations or ongoing service.

Able to sit or stand for long periods of time.

Work Conditions:

This is a Exempt Full-Time Position. Warehouse and office environment

KA is located at 3606 SW 36th Street Suite 101 San Antonio TX 78226

Employer paid medical dental and vision.

KA is an equal opportunity employer.