Senior Structural Analyst

Donatech Corporation; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm is seeking a candidate for a senior structural analysis role, requiring a minimum of 12 years of experience in fixed-wing aircraft analysis. Key responsibilities include load development, stress analysis, and supporting modifications to aircraft structures. The ideal candidate will hold a B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, possess advanced skills in classical and finite element analysis, and be proficient in necessary tools like MSC Nastran and Siemens Femap.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of fixed-wing commercial or military aircraft structural analysis.
• Advanced skills in classical and finite element analysis methods.
• Experience with strain gage testing of aircraft for certification.

Responsibilities

• Load development and stress analysis of aircraft structures.
• Provide design support and detail stress analysis.
• Support modification of primary aircraft structure.

Skills

Classical stress analysis

Finite element analysis using MSC Nastran

Design and analysis of aircraft structural repairs

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Static strength analysis

Strain gage testing

Education

B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or equivalent Engineering degree

Tools

MSC Nastran

Siemens Femap

NX (CAD)

Teamcenter

VBA coding in Excel

Job description

Position Requirements

Position would require the candidate to be a W2 employee of Donatech.
US Citizenship Required.
Active Secret Clearance Required.

Responsibilities

Load development and stress analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structure, equipment racks, and other interior installations using classical analysis methods and finite element techniques. Provide design support, detail stress analysis, and MRB support for modification of primary aircraft structure and interior items.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 12 years of fixed-wing commercial or military aircraft structural analysis including the following:
• Classical stress analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structure
• Finite element analysis using MSC Nastran and Siemens Femap
• Construction of air vehicle FEM in Nastran
• Calibration and validation of finite element models to test
• Strain gage testing of aircraft for certification
• Testing of composite and metallic structural components
• Design and analysis of aircraft structural repairs
• Preparation of stress reports for aircraft certification
• Microsoft Word and Excel

Required Skills

Static strength analysis of major external modifications and primary structure repair and modification of fixed-wing transport category aircraft to FAA requirements. Advanced skills in classical and finite element analysis methods. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Desired Skills

NX (CAD), Teamcenter, and VBA coding in Excel

Degree Requirement

Minimum of B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or equivalent Engineering degree.