Senior Aircraft Structural Analyst - FEA & Certification

Donatech Corporation; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm is seeking a candidate for a senior structural analysis role, requiring a minimum of 12 years of experience in fixed-wing aircraft analysis. Key responsibilities include load development, stress analysis, and supporting modifications to aircraft structures. The ideal candidate will hold a B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, possess advanced skills in classical and finite element analysis, and be proficient in necessary tools like MSC Nastran and Siemens Femap.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of fixed-wing commercial or military aircraft structural analysis.
• Advanced skills in classical and finite element analysis methods.
• Experience with strain gage testing of aircraft for certification.

Responsibilities

• Load development and stress analysis of aircraft structures.
• Provide design support and detail stress analysis.
• Support modification of primary aircraft structure.

Skills

Classical stress analysis

Finite element analysis using MSC Nastran

Design and analysis of aircraft structural repairs

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Static strength analysis

Strain gage testing

Education

B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or equivalent Engineering degree

Tools

MSC Nastran

Siemens Femap

NX (CAD)

Teamcenter

VBA coding in Excel

Job description

A leading aerospace engineering firm is seeking a candidate for a senior structural analysis role, requiring a minimum of 12 years of experience in fixed-wing aircraft analysis. Key responsibilities include load development, stress analysis, and supporting modifications to aircraft structures. The ideal candidate will hold a B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, possess advanced skills in classical and finite element analysis, and be proficient in necessary tools like MSC Nastran and Siemens Femap.