Principal Structural Analysis Engineer

Saratech Inc; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Mission Viejo is seeking a Principal Structural Analysis Engineer to perform stress analysis of metallic and composite structural components. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience or 5+ with a master’s degree. Responsibilities include authoring analysis documentation, developing stress analysis tools, and mentoring junior team members. This position offers comprehensive benefits including paid holidays and sick time.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant industry experience (or 5+ with M.S.)
• Experience with airframe static and fatigue stress analysis
• Knowledge of FAR Part 23 certification requirements and processes

Responsibilities

• Perform stress analysis of structural components to ensure integrity.
• Author and review analysis documentation.
• Develop stress analysis tools and methodologies.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Organization

Problem Solving

Self-Motivation

Teamwork and Team Building

Strong Business Communication

Ability to work with domestic/international suppliers/partners

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CATIA V5/V6/3DX

ENOVIA V5/V6/3DX

Finite Element Analysis methods

Job description

Principal Structural Analysis Engineer

What You'll Do

• Perform stress analysis of metallic and composite structural components, assemblies and systems to provide inputs to the design and ensure structural integrity.
• Author, review and approve analysis documentation.
• Create and/or utilize Finite Element Models (FEM).
• Perform Durability and Damage Tolerance (DADT) assessments.
• Review and approve engineering definition for release in the product lifecycle system (PLM).
• Author, review and approve structural test plans and reports.
• Compare structural test results to analytical models (test vs Finite Element Model).
• Develop stress analysis tools and methodologies.
• Support multi-disciplinary configuration development and trade studies.
• Interface with materials & processes, structural test laboratories, flight test, manufacturing and customers/regulation authorities.
• Review, guide and support programs for new, supplemental and experimental certification under FAR Part 23 sub part C & D.
• Mentor junior team members.

Who You Are

Education

• BS. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent

Experience

• 8+ years of relevant industry experience (or 5+ with M.S.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with airframe static and fatigue stress analysis for both composite and metallic structures
• Knowledge of industry standard classical analysis methods
• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis methods (FEMAP experience is a plus)
• Experience authoring stress notes and stress reports
• Experience supporting disposition of non-conformances
• Proficiency with CATIA V5/V6/3DX and ENOVIA V5/V6/3DX
• Knowledge of typical airframe structural design criteria
• Knowledge of FAR Part 23 certification requirements and processes

Required Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Active Listening: Practice to gain insight and truly understand all project stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking: Make prompt, informed and value-based decisions for the project.
• Organization: Focus on agenda, schedules, frameworks, and methodologies, as well as communicating tasks, updates, progress, and blockers.
• Problem Solving: Assess issues from different vista points and formulate the best solution in addressing specific challenges.
• Self-Motivation: Exude highest level of commitment and motivation to see it through from start to finish.
• Teamwork and Team Building: Establish a collaborative culture where people with unique personalities and skills happily work together and accountable to shared goal.
• Strong Business Communication: Use the right language, tone and storytelling techniques when communicating, describing, or explaining issues over email, chat, reports, presentations and other forms and channels of communication.
• Ability to work with domestic/international supplies/partners effectively
• Must be able to stand on feet and walk around for extended periods of time, sit at desk for prolonged periods of time and work on computer, and must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.

Benefits

Paid Holidays: All full-time employees will receive 8 paid holidays per year. Full-time non-exempt employees receive an extra floater holiday per year.

Paid Sick time: All full-time and part-time employees will receive 40 sick hours per year or minimum sick time required by the state.

NOTE TO STAFFING AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS: Saratech does not accept unsolicited resumes from any external agency for the placement of any position. Unsolicited resumes submitted by agencies and received by Saratech will be considered the property of Saratech and may be contacted and engaged with directly by Saratech. Saratech will not pay a placement fee or any other fees to any third-party agency, firm or recruiter who is not specifically retained with a signed fee agreement by Saratech Human Resources to conduct a candidate search. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to our website or to any Saratech employee. Saratech will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NOTICE: Paydarfar Industries, Inc. dba Saratech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.