Lead, Structural Engineering

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead, Structural Engineering in Waco, TX to lead aircraft structural analysis and design verification activities. You will perform stress analyses for primary and secondary structures, develop load paths, and support certification efforts, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires extensive experience with finite element methods, MSC NASTRAN and PATRAN/FEMAP, and the ability to travel and obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• BSME, BSAE or BSCE with 8+ years of aircraft structural analysis experience.
• MSME/MSAE with 7+ years of aircraft structural analysis; or 13 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with finite element modeling and MSC NASTRAN and MSC PATRAN or FEMAP.

Responsibilities

• Generate free body diagrams.
• Determine reaction forces, calculate internal loads, and develop shear and moment diagrams.
• Predict internal stresses and structural instabilities in aircraft structure.
• Automation of repetitive analytical tasks.
• Document and report analysis results.
• Clear and effective communication in a team environment.
• Must be able to travel as necessary.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance.
• Must be able to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.

Skills

Stress analysis

Finite element analysis

Team collaboration

Education

BSME / BSAE / BSCE

MSME / MSAE

13 years experience (no degree)

Tools

MSC NASTRAN

MSC PATRAN

FEMAP

MatLab/Simulink

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title

Lead, Structural Engineering

Job Code

42428

Job Location

Waco, TX

Job Schedule

9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off.

Job Description

Stress Analyst is responsible for performing structural analysis in support of design and certification for aircraft primary structures modifications, including load path development, design support, analysis documentation and liaison. Determination of stress levels in primary and secondary aircraft structure, systems, and equipment resulting from applied and induced loads, as well as the comparison of these stresses with material properties to predict failure and structural instabilities given due consideration to applicable failure theories.

Essential Functions

• Generate free body diagrams
• Determine reaction forces, calculate internal loads, and develop shear and moment diagrams
• Predict internal stresses and structural instabilities in aircraft structure
• Automation of repetitive analytical tasks
• Document and report analysis results
• Clear and effective cummunication, working well in a team environment.
• Must be able to travel as necessary.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance.
• Must be able to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• BSME, BSAE, BSCE and minimum 8 years of aircraft structural analysis, design and test.
• MSME, MSAE and minimum 7 years of aircraft structural analysis, design and test.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related structural analysis, design and test experience.
• Demonstrated experience in finite element modeling and analyses codes.
• Demonstrated experience with MSC NASTRAN and MSC PATRAN or FEMAP.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience analyzing composite primary structures.
• Experience in MatLab/Simulink a plus.
• Experience with FAA and/or Military certification requirements.

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