Aircraft Stress Analyst

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Vor Ort; USD 54.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career growth

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks an Aircraft Stress Analyst to join our engineering team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will perform structural analysis, fatigue and fracture mechanics, and support testing and certification efforts for aircraft components.

The role requires a Master’s/PhD in a related field with 7+ years of experience, strong FEA skills (NASTRAN/ANSYS), and knowledge of FAR Part 25 and MIL-HDBK-5. Collaboration with design teams is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate degree with specialization in structural analysis.
• 7+ years of aircraft structural analysis experience.
• Proven proficiency with FEA software and aerospace design standards.

Aufgaben

• Perform detailed stress analysis on aircraft structures using FEA (NASTRAN/ANSYS).
• Analyze fatigue life, crack propagation, and fracture mechanics for critical parts.
• Validate analytical results with experimental data and correlation studies.
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize structural designs for weight and performance.
• Prepare comprehensive reports documenting methods, results, and recommendations.

Kenntnisse

FEA software (NASTRAN/ANSYS)

Fatigue analysis

Fracture mechanics

Aerospace materials

Aerospace standards

Collaboration

Experimental stress analysis

Ausbildung

Master's or PhD in aerospace/mechanical engineering (structural analysis)

Tools

Pre/post processors

Composite materials analysis tools

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a key innovator in the aerospace design and manufacturing sector, is seeking a highly skilled Aircraft Stress Analyst to join their engineering team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This role is integral to ensuring the structural integrity and airworthiness of aircraft components and structures under various load conditions. The successful candidate will utilize advanced analytical tools and methodologies to perform stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and structural testing support. This position requires a deep understanding of aerodynamics, materials science, and structural mechanics, coupled with a hands-on approach within our client's engineering facilities. Our client is committed to pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology and offers a challenging and rewarding career path for talented engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed stress analysis on aircraft structures and components using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software (e.g., NASTRAN, ANSYS).
• Analyze fatigue life, crack propagation, and fracture mechanics for critical aircraft parts.
• Validate analytical results through correlation with experimental test data.
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize structural designs for weight reduction and performance improvement.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports documenting analysis methods, results, and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant aerospace structural design standards and regulations (e.g., FAR Part 25, MIL-HDBK-5).
• Support the testing and certification of new aircraft structures and modifications.
• Participate in design reviews and provide expert structural engineering input.
• Troubleshoot structural issues identified during testing or in-service operations.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with a specialization in structural analysis.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in aircraft structural analysis and design.
• Proficiency in advanced FEA software and pre/post-processors.
• Solid understanding of mechanics of materials, elasticity, plasticity, and fracture mechanics.
• Experience with composite materials analysis is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of aerospace industry standards and certification requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.
• Experience with experimental stress analysis techniques is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, excellent benefits including medical aid and a retirement fund, and significant opportunities for professional growth and development in the aerospace field. This role is based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, offering a chance to work on cutting-edge aerospace projects within a specialized engineering team.