AEROSPACE ENGINEER STRESS - Contractor / Consultant

AeroTEC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroTEC's Seattle Engineering Center is seeking an Aerospace Engineer specializing in stress analysis to lead structural analyses of airframe components and to develop detailed FE models for new designs and modifications.

The role requires 8+ years of experience with metallic and composite structures, proficiency in NASTRAN/PATRAN/FEMAP and CATIA/NX CAD, and knowledge of FAR Part 23 and 25. This on-site, full-time position offers growth in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of structural analysis experience (metallic and composite).
• Knowledge of fuselage and wing analysis and system installation.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed analysis of Primary & Secondary Airframe Structures for new designs and modifications.
• Develop detailed Finite Element Models based on requirements.
• Develop stress analysis tools and methodologies.
• Coordinate with technical disciplines to ensure on-target deliverables.
• Interrogate CAD models and use a PDM system.
• Provide on-site support for modification implementation and flight tests.
• Provide Production MRB support.

Skills

FEA analysis

Team collaboration

Technical problem solving

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN/PATRAN/FEMAP

CATIA V6/V5

NX CAD

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Seattle Engineering Center - SEC - Seattle, WA 98108

Position Type: Full Time

Aerospace Engineer - Stress Analysis

This role requires the significant exercise of independent discretion and judgment in matters of significance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Perform detailed analysis of Primary & Secondary Airframe Structures both new designs and major modifications (components/assemblies/systems), to ensure it meets structural engineering specifications.
• Creative problem-solving skills when working on aircraft modification projects where limited OEM information is available.
• Develop detailed Finite Element Models based on new and reverse engineering requirements.
• Develop stress analysis tools and methodologies.
• Communicate and coordinate with technical disciplines to ensure deliverables are on target and meet specified requirements.
• Interrogate CAD models and use a PDM system proficiently.
• Onsite support to oversee modification implementation and other flight test activities.
• Provide Production MRB support.

QualificationsLevel Requirements (Minimum):

Education

• B.S., in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience

• Eight or more years of relevant experience in performing structural analysis in Primary and Secondary structure (metallic and composite).
• Knowledge in Fuselage and Wing analysis along with system installation.
• Proficiency with NASTRAN/PATRAN and/or FEMAP toolsets to run FEM simulations.
• Proficiency with CATIA V6 & V5 and/or NX CAD to interrogate both 3D and 2D data.
• Knowledge of major industry or regulatory standards and design criteria pertinent to the structural design.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with FAR Part 23 and Part 25 certification requirements and processes.
• Ability to closely coordinate with manufacturing to support MRB activities.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Travel 25% (flying and driving) to various international and domestic worksites may be required.

AeroTEC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee.