Senior Engineering Analyst – Structural Integrity & FEA

Hutchinson; Burbank, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson is seeking an experienced structural analysis engineer to perform stress, dynamic and fatigue analyses for aerospace components. You will use FEA tools and develop test loads for qualification and certification, including MRB support and reports to FAA standards.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years of experience, with proficiency in NASTRAN, FEMAP, ABAQUS and MATLAB. Occasional international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Applied Mechanics or Engineering Sciences; 7+ years mechanical engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress analyses to define limit and ultimate test loads for qualification testing.
• Conduct dynamic/vibration analyses to optimize system parameters and damping.
• Compute fatigue damage and develop fatigue test load spectrums forQualification testing.
• Perform damage tolerance analysis to assess structural integrity with initial flaws.
• Execute FEA to meet specifications for static spring rates, deflections and life.
• Prepare and review analyses and reports for customers and FAA certification.
• Develop in-house software and support MRB reports; mentor analysts/interns.
• Present analytical findings to staff and customers; participate in design reviews.
• Travel occasionally, mainly North America, Europe, Asia and/or South America.

Skills

Stress analysis

Dynamic analysis

Fatigue analysis

Fracture mechanics

Analytical problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

FEMAP

ABAQUS

MATLAB

Job description

Hutchinson is seeking an experienced structural analysis engineer to perform stress, dynamic and fatigue analyses for aerospace components. You will use FEA tools and develop test loads for qualification and certification, including MRB support and reports to FAA standards.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years of experience, with proficiency in NASTRAN, FEMAP, ABAQUS and MATLAB. Occasional international travel is expected.