Aircraft Structural Stress Engineer II — FAA/Certification Focus

Knight Aerospace; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Vision coverage

Medical Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

On-site work in San Antonio

Job summary

Knight Aerospace in San Antonio, TX is seeking an Aircraft Structural Analysis Engineer II – Stress & FEA to join our Engineering team. You will perform detailed structural analyses and develop and validate finite element models for aircraft modifications and certification.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and at least seven years of aerospace stress analysis experience, with proficiency in FAA/EASA substantiation and SolidWorks, Nastran, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of aerospace structural stress analysis experience.
• Experience with static, fatigue, damage tolerance, and FEA.
• Knowledge of FAA requirements, aircraft certification, STCs, or repair substantiation.

Responsibilities

• Perform static, fatigue, and damage tolerance analyses for aircraft structures and modifications.
• Develop and validate finite element models using SolidWorks Simulation, Nastran and ANSYS.
• Evaluate structural integrity of metallic and composite components under various loading conditions.
• Support aircraft modification programs, including STCs and repairs.
• Generate stress reports and certification documentation in compliance with FAA/EASA regulations.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and certification teams to ensure robust solutions.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEA experience

FAA compliance

Team leadership

Travel willing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Nastran

ANSYS

AutoCAD

Job description

Knight Aerospace in San Antonio, TX is seeking an Aircraft Structural Analysis Engineer II – Stress & FEA to join our Engineering team. You will perform detailed structural analyses and develop and validate finite element models for aircraft modifications and certification.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and at least seven years of aerospace stress analysis experience, with proficiency in FAA/EASA substantiation and SolidWorks, Nastran, or