Aircraft Structures Stress Analyst (9/80 Schedule)

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist, Structural Engineering in Waco, TX to perform structural analysis for aircraft primary structures modifications, including load path development and certification support. The role involves generating free body diagrams, calculating internal loads, and documenting results.

Qualified candidates have a strong background in finite element analysis, MSC NASTRAN/ PATRAN or FEMAP, and either a BS/ MS in mechanical/ aerospace/ civil engineering or

Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft structural analysis, design and testing.
• Proficiency with finite element modeling and analysis codes.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Generate free body diagrams.
• Determine reaction forces and internal loads; develop shear/moment diagrams.
• Predict stresses and structural instabilities in aircraft structures.
• Automate repetitive analytical tasks.
• Document and report analysis results.
• Communicate clearly and work effectively in a team.
• Travel as necessary; may require shift/work weekends.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Team communication

Travel flexibility

Security clearance readiness

Education

BSME / BSAE / BSCE with >=4 years experience

MSME / MSAE with >=2 years experience

8 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

MSC NASTRAN

MSC PATRAN

FEMAP

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist, Structural Engineering in Waco, TX to perform structural analysis for aircraft primary structures modifications, including load path development and certification support. The role involves generating free body diagrams, calculating internal loads, and documenting results.

Qualified candidates have a strong background in finite element analysis, MSC NASTRAN/ PATRAN or FEMAP, and either a BS/ MS in mechanical/ aerospace/ civil engineering or