Senior Stress Analyst

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross Inc. is seeking a Senior Stress Analyst for a contract opportunity in Waco, TX. The role focuses on aircraft structures with emphasis on static stress and advanced FEM methods.

You will perform structural analyses on primary and secondary structures and mentor junior analysts while supporting design teams. Requirements include extensive FEM experience (minimum 5 years) and US citizenship. The position expects overtime as needed to meet project objectives within a collaborative

Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor’s Degree (BSME, BSAE, BSCE) with minimum 9 years of relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree (MSME, MSAE) with minimum 7 years of related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analyses on aircraft primary and secondary structures using classical methods and finite‑element modeling.
• Predict internal stresses and instabilities in aircraft structures and support design decisions.
• Create free‑body diagrams of load paths and determine reaction forces / internal loads.
• Document, report, and review analysis results; coordinate with Mechanical Design on load paths and sizing.
• Mentor junior analysts and automate repetitive analytical tasks; work with cross‑disciplinary teams.

Skills

Aircraft Structures

Static Stress

Stress Analysis

FEM

Education

BSME/BSAE/BSCE

MSME/MSAE

Tools

MSC PATRAN/NASTRAN

FEMAP

MATLAB

Mathcad

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Senior Stress Analyst for a contract opportunity in Waco TX.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Seeking a Subject Matter Expert with comprehensive knowledge of Aircraft Structures, focused on Static Stress, and in-depth knowledge of Stress Analysis methodology.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Finite-Element Modeling (FEM).
• Must be a US citizen.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Aircraft Stress Engineer will perform structural analyses on aircraft primary and secondary structures, using a mix of classical methods and finite-element modeling, considering all relevant failure modes to meet aircraft airworthiness requirements. Tasking includes design support and structural liaison.
• Predict internal stresses and structural instabilities in aircraft structure.
• Generate free-body diagrams of structural load paths.
• Determine reaction forces, calculate internal loads, and develop shear and moment diagrams.
• Document and report analysis results.
• Coordinate with Mechanical Design team to help develop structural load path concepts, and to size structural dimensions and features.
• Review and approve structural engineering drawings as part of the release process.
• Mentor less experienced stress analysts.
• Automate repetitive analytical tasks.
• Work in an collaborative team environment, as a member of the larger Flight Sciences Group, and across all disciplines within an integrated project team.
• Thorough understanding of industry-standard classical hand analysis methods.
• Ability to work overtime as required to meet business objectives.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Experience with MSC PATRAN/NASTRAN, or FEMAP is preferred.
• Experience analyzing composite structures.
• Experience in Matlab or Mathcad.
• Experience with FAA and/or Military Airworthiness requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and have general computer knowledge.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Accredited Bachelors Degree (BSME, BSAE, BSCE) and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree (MSME, MSAE) and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

WORK HOURS

• 9/80; 7:30-8am Start Time, OT likely.