Aviation Structural Stress Engineer II

Integrated Human Capital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Human Capital in Texas seeks a Mechanical Stress Engineer II to perform static, fatigue, and damage tolerance analyses for aircraft structures and modifications, ensuring airworthiness and regulatory compliance.

You will build and validate finite element models using SolidWorks Simulation, Nastran, and ANSYS; assess metallic and composite components under diverse loading; prepare stress reports and certification documentation; collaborate across design, manufacturing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of structural stress analysis experience in aerospace.
• Proficiency with CAD software and structural analysis tools.

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.
• Interpret and apply FAA regulations to ensure compliance, including identification of acceptable means of compliance and allowable testing methods.
• Define, support and evaluate structural testing (e.g. static, fatigue, and ground tests) to validate analytical models and certification requirements.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and certification teams to ensure robust and compliant solutions.
• Review engineering drawings, models and test data to verify structure performance.
• Provide guidance and technical expertise to team members, ensuring the successful execution of all projects.
• Manage engineering subcontractors to meet program deliverables.
• Design systems and components that meet the needs and requirements of the customer.
• Produce outlines, concepts, design and final design drawings.
• Alter and modify designs to meet requirements and to eliminate/reduce manufacturing time.
• Prepare product drawings and technical documentation in support of customer requirements and deliverables.
• Drive budget, quality, and schedule deliverables for individual and team tasks.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

AutoCAD

Nastran

ANSYS

Job description

Integrated Human Capital in Texas seeks a Mechanical Stress Engineer II to perform static, fatigue, and damage tolerance analyses for aircraft structures and modifications, ensuring airworthiness and regulatory compliance.

You will build and validate finite element models using SolidWorks Simulation, Nastran, and ANSYS; assess metallic and composite components under diverse loading; prepare stress reports and certification documentation; collaborate across design, manufacturing, and