Specialist, Aerospace Engineering - External Loads

Jobtome; Penelope (TX); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

L3Harris Technologies in Waco, TX is seeking an experienced External Loads Engineer to analyze fixed-wing and rotary aircraft to generate externally applied loads and support loads validation tests. The role requires designing and testing structural criteria, and coordinating with cross-functional engineering teams at the onsite facility.

The candidate will develop FE models, draft load case documentation, and participate in multi-disciplinary reviews.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of prior structural loads experience.
• Graduate Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field with 2+ years of prior structural loads experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of related experience in aircraft loads development.

Responsabilidades

• Generate mass properties data, inertias and FE models to determine inertial loads.
• Compile aerodynamic data, dynamics data, and state data for load cases on airframes.
• Develop structural design criteria data and documentation.
• Create free-body diagrams, reaction forces, shear/moment diagrams and support load validation.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and support travel as needed.

Formação académica

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Graduate Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

8+ years related experience in lieu of degree

3+ years finite element modeling experience

MATLAB or similar scripting experience

Ferramentas

MSC PATRAN

FEMAP

MS Nastran

Linux/Unix

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Specialist, Aerospace Engineering - External Loads Engineer Job Code: 45706
Job Location: Waco, TX (Onsite)
Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description

L3Harris MMG Division is seeking for an experienced External Loads Engineer for our onsite facility located in Waco, TX. The External Loads Engineer will perform analysis of fixed wing and rotary aircraft to generate and compile externally applied loads on the aircraft. Designs, develops, and tests a variety of power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts, taking into consideration the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight. Establishes structural design criteria, performs loads analysis, and supports loads validation tests.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for generating mass properties data, inertias and finite element models to determine inertial loads.
• Compile aerodynamic data, mass properties data, dynamics data, and aircraft state data to provide combined load cases to distribute to the airframe models.
• Develop structural design criteria data and documentation.
• Subtasks may include the generation of free-body diagrams, determination of reaction forces, preparation of shear and moment diagrams, execution of simulation tools, data processing and assimilation, and down selecting of critical conditions.
• Interact with other functional engineering disciplines.
• Willingness and ability to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and minimum 4 years of prior structural engineering experience in developing aircraft loads. Graduate Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and a minimum of 2 years of prior structural engineering experience in developing aircraft loads. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience in finite element modeling and analyses codes.
• Minimum 1 year experience in MATLAB or other scripting languages (Visual Basic, Pearl, Python, etc.).

Preferred Additional Skills

• MSC PATRAN or FEMAP and MSC Nastran.
• Experience with Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Knowledgeable in Military and/or commercial certification requirements.
• Ground and flight test loads experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and have general computer knowledge.

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