Senior Aircraft Structural Stress Engineer

Safran; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Senior Mechanical Stress Engineer in Irvine, CA, to join a cross-disciplinary team supporting pilot control, actuation systems, and cockpit solutions for next-gen aircraft. The role covers design through field support, including development, improvement, and sustainment of products.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience with stress analysis, FEA (Ansys or equivalent), CAD and PLM systems, and a strong understanding of load paths and structural behavior to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Analyze structural integrity and safety margins of mechanical systems.
• Perform stress and finite element analyses using analytical and numerical methods.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards and optimize performance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and determine the structural integrity and safety margins of various mechanical systems, components, and materials.
• Conduct stress analysis and finite element analysis of mechanical systems or components.
• Design and develop structures, products or equipment that comply with industry standards and regulations, while minimizing risk and optimizing performance.
• Review customer specifications and determine compliance to requirements and statement of work.
• Provide technical support and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve problems.

Job description

Safran is seeking a Senior Mechanical Stress Engineer in Irvine, CA, to join a cross-disciplinary team supporting pilot control, actuation systems, and cockpit solutions for next-gen aircraft. The role covers design through field support, including development, improvement, and sustainment of products.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience with stress analysis, FEA (Ansys or equivalent), CAD and PLM systems, and a strong understanding of load paths and structural behavior to ensure