Remote-Enabled Structural Stress Engineer (Nastran/Patran)

Aska Fly

Firebaugh (CA)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

ASKA is seeking a Structural Stress Analysis Engineer to build and verify finite-element models in Nastran and Patran, assessing static strength, buckling, and fatigue while correlating results to test data. You will work under the Lead Structural Stress Analysis Engineer to substantiate composite and metallic structures that carry flight and ground loads, and communicate findings to design and test teams.

Location flexibility includes Eagle Field Airport, CA, with remote work for analysis from

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering or equivalent.
5+ years of aircraft structural stress analysis experience.
3+ years with Nastran
3+ years with Patran

Responsibilities

Build and maintain finite-element models using Patran for prep and results review and Nastran for analysis.
Represent and verify load paths, boundary conditions, material properties and joints in models.
Perform static strength, buckling and modal assessments; check mesh sensitivity and equilibrium.
Evaluate laminates, fittings, fasteners and joints using failure criteria and calculations.
Plan structural tests and correlate stiffness, strain and modal data with predictions.
Prepare stress reports with assumptions, margins, and validation details.