Senior Aerospace Stress Engineer – Structures & FEA Expert

Aerotec,-LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroTECs Engineering Services Division in Seattle seeks an experienced Aerospace Engineer specializing in stress analysis to design and certify airframe structures. You will develop FEM models, run simulations, and coordinate with design, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure structural integrity under operational loads.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in primary/secondary structure, are proficient with NASTRAN/PATRAN or FEMAP, CATIA V6/V5 or NX, and understand FAR Part 23/25 requirements.

Qualifications

• B.S., in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
• Eight or more years of relevant experience in performing structural analysis in Primary and Secondary structure (metallic and composite).
• Knowledge in Fuselage and Wing analysis along with system installation.
• Proficiency with NASTRAN/PATRAN and/or FEMAP toolsets to run FEM simulations.
• Proficiency with CATIA V6 & V5 and/or NX CAD to interrogate both 3D and 2D data.
• Knowledge of major industry or regulatory standards and design criteria pertinent to the structural design.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with FAR Part 23 and Part 25 certification requirements and processes.
• Ability to closely coordinate with manufacturing to support MRB activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed analysis of Primary & Secondary Airframe Structures both new designs and major modifications (components/assemblies/systems), to ensure it meets structural engineering specifications.
• Creative problem-solving skills when working on aircraft modification projects where limited OEM information is available.
• Develop detailed Finite Element Models based on new and reverse engineering requirements.
• Develop stress analysis tools and methodologies.
• Communicate and coordinate with technical disciplines to ensure deliverables are on target and meet specified requirements.
• Interrogate CAD models and use a PDM system proficiently.
• Onsite support to oversee modification implementation and other flight test activities.
• Provide Production MRB support.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Structural Analysis

NASTRAN/PATRAN

FEMAP

CATIA V6/V5

NX CAD

FAR Part 23/25

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN/PATRAN

FEMAP

CATIA V6/V5

NX CAD

Job description

AeroTECs Engineering Services Division in Seattle seeks an experienced Aerospace Engineer specializing in stress analysis to design and certify airframe structures. You will develop FEM models, run simulations, and coordinate with design, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure structural integrity under operational loads.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in primary/secondary structure, are proficient with NASTRAN/PATRAN or FEMAP, CATIA V6/V5 or NX, and understand FAR Part 23/25 requirements.