Senior Aircraft Stress Analysis Engineer - Lead & Mentor

Insight Global

Greenville (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Insight Global is seeking two Senior Stress Analysis Engineers in Greenville, TX to lead complex aircraft modification, certification, and sustainment programs. You will independently develop and apply structural analysis methods, mentor technical teams, and collaborate with design engineers to meet FAA and military airworthiness requirements.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience with MSC Nastran/FEMAP, fatigue and damage tolerance, and tool development using VBA, Python, or MATLAB.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering.
8+ years of aircraft structural/stress analysis experience.
8+ years in supporting aircraft modifications, repairs, sustainment or new development.
Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Advanced proficiency using MSC Nastran and FEMAP for aircraft structural analysis.
Experience analyzing primary structures and structural reinforcements.
Experience developing engineering tools using VBA, Excel macros, Python, MATLAB, or similar.
Previous technical lead or mentorship experience within a structural analysis group.
Experience with military aircraft, ISR platforms, or business jet modifications.

Responsibilities

Perform hand calculations and develop finite element models to predict loads, displacements, stresses, and margins of safety.
Analyze fuselage frames, skins, longerons, floor beams, fittings and reinforcements.
Support modifications, repairs, and sustainment on FAA Part 25 aircraft.
Create stress reports and substantiation for certification and airworthiness.
Conduct static strength, fatigue, and damage tolerance analysis as required.
Develop test plans, process test data, and establish allowable strength data.
Peer review stress reports and collaborate with design engineers for FAA/military compliance.
Review CAD/PLM data to ensure structural requirements are incorporated.
Support MRB activities, repair substantiation, and investigations as needed.
Estimate labor hours and manage a small team of stress engineers.
Develop analysis automation tools and engineering utilities.