MRB Stress Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking a Staff Stress Engineer for the Airframe Integrity Group in Poway, CA.

You will determine approaches to resolve complex engineering problems and present results to engineering staff across the organization. The role supports structural analysis of aircraft components and systems, performs loads and fatigue analyses, and reports results for airworthiness certification.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or a related technical discipline with progressive experience.
• Must be familiar with stress, dynamics, fracture, fatigue and damage tolerance analysis of metal and composite structures.
• Working knowledge with NASTRAN or ABAQUS software is required.

Responsibilities

• Supports operation of engineering systems by evaluating needs and problems and developing effective approaches to resolving those issues.
• Perform structural analysis of aircraft components, assemblies, and systems as part of a design team.
• Conduct loads, stress, fatigue, and vibration analyses.
• Evaluate structural integrity of aircraft structures using hand methods and finite element analysis.
• Generate documentation to report analysis and test results for airworthiness certification.
• Proficiency with FAA and Mil-Spec airworthiness requirements; Matlab, Excel and Visual Basic advantageous.

Skills

Stress analysis

Dynamics

Fatigue analysis

Damage tolerance

Structural analysis

Aeroelastic analysis

Modal testing

Project leadership

Communication

Professional Engineering License

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

ABAQUS

HyperMesh

FEMAP

Pro/Mechanica

MATLAB

Excel

Visual Basic

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Staff Stress Engineer to join our Airframe Integrity Group at GA-ASI, located in Poway, CA. Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for determining and developing effective approaches for resolving a wide range of difficult engineering problems. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and anticipated results. Work is reviewed at milestones or at completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Documents findings, communicates results to engineering staff and makes technical presentations as required. May coordinate segments of a specific project and may have frequent inter- organization and customer contact on difficult technical issues. Provides direction to design or technical staff and may provide direction to less experienced professional staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports operation of engineering systems by evaluating and interpreting needs and problems and develops effective approaches to resolving those issues.
• Responsible for performing structural analysis of aircraft components, assemblies, and systems while working as an integrated team for design studies.
• Structural analysis includes calculation of loads, stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and vibration analysis.
• Evaluate structural integrity of aircraft structures by way of classical hand and finite element methods.
• Generate documentation to report analysis and test results to support airworthiness certification.
• A working knowledge of FAA and Mil‑Spec airworthiness requirements, along with experience with Matlab, Excel and Visual Basic will be advantageous.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must be familiar with stress, dynamics, fracture, fatigue and damage tolerance analysis of metal and composite structures.
• Working knowledge with NASTRAN or ABAQUS software is required.
• Must have at least 2 years of working experience using Finite Element analysis tools like Hypermesh, Pro/Mechanica, FEMAP/NASTRAN, and ABAQUS.
• Knowledge of composite material behavior, laminate theory, and analysis.
• Demonstrates an extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
• Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Knowledge of aeroelastic analysis and modal testing is desirable
• A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, and invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium are desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 98,100 - 171,398