Senior Stress Engineer - Aerospace Structures & Durability

Actalent; Plano (TX); Presencial; USD 84.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Descripción de la vacante

Actalent is seeking a Stress Engineer III to join our aerospace/defense team in Plano, TX. The role emphasizes advanced FEA work, dynamic and static analyses, and collaboration across disciplines to support ground vehicle and aerospace programs.

You will perform hand calculations, interpret results, and document assumptions and findings for design reviews. A Bachelors in structural engineering and 6+ years of experience are preferred.

Formación

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in structural or stress engineering, preferably in aviation, aircraft, aerospace, or closely related industries.
• Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) using FEMAP, MSC Patran, NX NASTRAN, or ANSYS, with FEMAP experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience performing both dynamic and static stress analysis on primary and secondary structures.
• Strong ability to perform engineering hand calculations to verify and complement FEA results.
• Solid understanding of structural mechanics, including stress, strain, fracture, fatigue, damage tolerance, and stability.
• Experience analyzing complex structural systems involving mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, power plant, armament, and environmental control components.
• Ability to conduct thermal analysis and integrate thermal effects into structural evaluations.
• Bachelors degree in Structural Engineering, Stress Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Proven capability to work effectively in a challenging, fast-paced engineering environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with attention to detail in structural assessments.

Responsabilidades

• Perform engineering simulations using finite element structural analysis (FEA) tools such as FEMAP, MSC Patran, NX NASTRAN, or ANSYS to evaluate structural performance.
• Conduct both dynamic and static stress analyses on primary and secondary structures to assess strength, stiffness, and stability.
• Execute hand calculations to validate and supplement FEA results, ensuring robust and reliable structural assessments.
• Analyze and interpret structural behavior related to damage tolerance, durability, fatigue, fracture, and stress limits.
• Evaluate producibility, cost, and manufacturability considerations in structural designs and recommend improvements.
• Assess structural dynamics, loads, and stability for complex systems, including mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronics, power plant, armament, and environmental control components.
• Perform thermal analysis to understand temperature effects on structural performance and integrate findings into design recommendations.
• Review and develop structural engineering specifications for new and existing products, ensuring compliance with performance and safety requirements.
• Recommend design approaches and modifications to meet production requirements for new or improved products and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in a fast-paced environment to support the design, development, and maintenance of aerospace and defense technologies.
• Support the FSAM program and other ground vehicle-related projects by providing structural and stress analysis expertise.
• Document analysis methods, assumptions, and results clearly and accurately to support design decisions and project reviews.

Conocimientos

FEMAP

MSC Patran

NX NASTRAN

ANSYS

Dynamic analysis

Static analysis

Hand calculations

Structural mechanics

Thermal analysis

Aerospace experience

Bachelors in structural eng

Educación

Bachelors in Structural Eng

Herramientas

FEMAP

MSC Patran

NX NASTRAN

ANSYS

Descripción del empleo

Actalent is seeking a Stress Engineer III to join our aerospace/defense team in Plano, TX. The role emphasizes advanced FEA work, dynamic and static analyses, and collaboration across disciplines to support ground vehicle and aerospace programs.

You will perform hand calculations, interpret results, and document assumptions and findings for design reviews. A Bachelors in structural engineering and 6+ years of experience are preferred.