Lead Structural Stress Engineer - Aerospace FEM & Certification

Tata Technologies; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm is seeking a Lead Stress Analysis Engineer in California to drive structural analysis for aircraft fuselage and wing structures. This role involves leading advanced stress analysis, ensuring compliance with aerospace certification, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, and expertise in FEM tools such as NASTRAN and PATRAN.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in aerospace structural stress analysis.
• Proven expertise in FEM tools.
• Strong knowledge of DFEM/GFEM methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead static stress analysis for fuselage and wing structures.
• Approve stress reports and certification documentation.
• Mentor and develop junior stress engineers.

Skills

FEM analysis

Stress optimization

Technical leadership

Project management

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

NASTRAN

PATRAN

HyperMesh

Job description

A leading aerospace engineering firm is seeking a Lead Stress Analysis Engineer in California to drive structural analysis for aircraft fuselage and wing structures. This role involves leading advanced stress analysis, ensuring compliance with aerospace certification, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, and expertise in FEM tools such as NASTRAN and PATRAN.