Analysis Engineer Stress & Fatigue – Structures

Kopter Group AG; Wetzikon; Vor Ort; CHF 80’000 - 120’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kopter Group AG, part of Leonardo, seeks an Analysis Engineer Stress & Fatigue for their innovative team. This role involves structural stress analysis and regulatory compliance for the AW09 helicopter project. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, experience in aerospace, and be skilled in stress analysis methodologies. Join a talented team at a leading company in helicopter innovation, located near Zurich.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in Aerospace/Aviation.
• Knowledge of EASA Part-21,J and CS27 regulations.
• Experience optimizing light weight structures.

Aufgaben

• Conduct feasibility and concept studies for Kopter products.
• Perform static or fatigue strength analysis for structures.
• Prepare analysis reports and presentations.

Kenntnisse

Understanding of light weight structures design

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Comfortable with multi-tasking

Ability to work independently

English minimum B2 level

Ausbildung

Degree in Aerospace/Mechanical or Structural Engineering

Tools

FEA using Hyperworks

FEA using Hypermesh

Nastran/Optistruct

Traditional hand calculation methods

Jobbeschreibung

Analysis Engineer Stress & Fatigue – Structures

As part of Leonardo, Kopter currently develops the AW09, a next generation single-engine helicopter that offers the largest cabin and cargo hold in its category, increased modularity and modern electronic systems. The AW09 delivers latest safety standards as well as more performance and comfort at low operating costs.
Kopter is set to become Leonardo’s Centre of Excellence for new light helicopters and an incubator of new technologies, contributing to the development of hybrid and electrical propulsion systems. Kopter’s 320 talented team members are primarily based in Switzerland, near Zurich and in Mollis (Canton of Glarus).

Your responsibilities

We are looking for an outstanding and passionate Analysis Engineer with a strong background in structural stress analysis to join our innovative team.

• Conduct feasibility and concept studies as part of the development of the Kopter products
• Conduct static or fatigue strength analysis for structures as part of the process of obtaining a prototype permit to flight or aircraft type certificate
• Actively participate in definition of material and structural tests
• Prepare analysis reports, technical notes and presentations including interpretation of the analysis and test results
• Ensure that the work is conducted by using appropriate aerospace analysis methodologies and in accordance with the applicable regulatory frameworks (EASA Part-21,J and CS27)

Your qualification & experience

• Degree in Aerospace/Mechanical or Structural Engineering or related discipline
• Understanding of light weight structures design
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in Aerospace/Aviation
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable regulatory framework (EASA Part-21,J and CS27)
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with high pressure to deliver
• Comfortable with multi-tasking and juggling several tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance and self-motivated
• English minimum B2 level (verbal and written)

Essential:

• Comfortable with working from first principles
• Experience and knowledge of
  • traditional hand calculation methods
  • composite materials and analysis
  • FEA using Hyperworks, Hypermesh and Nastran/Optistruct or other packages
• Experience of optimizing light weight structures

Our offer

We are offering an exciting job opportunity in an entrepreneurial environment with room to grow in every dimension.

Your next step

If you are interested, please submit your complete application documents in English including the following attachments:

– Cover letter
– CV
– Diplomas
– Employment references

Please note, that this job is only open to candidates holding a valid Swiss Working Permit/ EU Nationals/ Swiss Nationals.

Department of Engineeringlocated in CH-8620 Wetzikon

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