Senior Composite Structural Analysis Engineer, Aerospace

Plains VC; Addison (TX); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employer-paid medical premiums

Dental and vision plans

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible 9/80 work schedule

On-site snacks

Résumé du poste

Firehawk Aerospace is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer with a composite background to join our engineering team in Texas. This role combines advanced structural analysis with hands-on knowledge of polymer composite manufacturing and design to optimize performance and manufacturability.

The ideal candidate will bridge theory and fabrication, with experience in high-temperature composite materials and dynamics analysis considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in composite structural analysis.
• Proficiency with FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of composite materials (carbon fiber, fiberglass, Kevlar) and manufacturing processes (hand layup, autoclave cure, filament winding, RTM).
• Understanding of composite failure theories (Tsai-Wu, Tsai-Hill, Hashin, etc.).
• Experience with composite design principles and laminate theory.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsabilités

• Perform structural analysis of composite components using FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or similar).
• Knowledge of classical laminate theory and composite hand calculation methods.
• Conduct stress analysis, failure prediction, and damage tolerance assessments for laminates and structures.
• Develop and validate composite layup schedules considering manufacturing constraints and structural requirements.
• Support design reviews with analysis-driven recommendations on fiber orientation, ply stacking sequences, and material selection.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are producible and address fabrication challenges.
• Perform trade studies comparing composite materials, processes, and configurations.
• Support testing programs including correlation of analytical models with test data.
• Generate technical reports, analysis documentation, and design justification packages.
• Support nonconformances during prototype, development and manufacturing trials.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams on composite structural requirements.

Description du poste

Firehawk Aerospace is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer with a composite background to join our engineering team in Texas. This role combines advanced structural analysis with hands-on knowledge of polymer composite manufacturing and design to optimize performance and manufacturability.

The ideal candidate will bridge theory and fabrication, with experience in high-temperature composite materials and dynamics analysis considered a plus.