Specialist, Structural Engineering

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist, Structural Engineering in Waco, TX to perform structural analysis for aircraft primary structures modifications, including load path development and certification support. The role involves generating free body diagrams, calculating internal loads, and documenting results.

Qualified candidates have a strong background in finite element analysis, MSC NASTRAN/ PATRAN or FEMAP, and either a BS/ MS in mechanical/ aerospace/ civil engineering or

Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft structural analysis, design and testing.
• Proficiency with finite element modeling and analysis codes.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Generate free body diagrams.
• Determine reaction forces and internal loads; develop shear/moment diagrams.
• Predict stresses and structural instabilities in aircraft structures.
• Automate repetitive analytical tasks.
• Document and report analysis results.
• Communicate clearly and work effectively in a team.
• Travel as necessary; may require shift/work weekends.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Team communication

Travel flexibility

Security clearance readiness

Education

BSME / BSAE / BSCE with >=4 years experience

MSME / MSAE with >=2 years experience

8 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

MSC NASTRAN

MSC PATRAN

FEMAP

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

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, Structural Engineering

Job Code: 42427

Job Location: Waco, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.

Job Description

Stress Analyst is responsible for performing structural analysis in support of design and certification for aircraft primary structures modifications, including load path development, design support, analysis documentation and liaison. Determination of stress levels in primary and secondary aircraft structure, systems, and equipment resulting from applied and induced loads, as well as the comparison of these stresses with material properties to predict failure and structural instabilities given due consideration to applicable failure theories.

Essential Functions:

• Generate free body diagrams.
• Determine reaction forces, calculate internal loads, and develop shear and moment diagrams.
• Predict internal stresses and structural instabilities in aircraft structure.
• Automation of repetitive analytical tasks.
• Document and report analysis results.
• Clear and effective cummunication, working well in a team environment.
• Must be able to travel as necessary.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance.
• Must be able to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.

Qualifications:

• BSME, BSAE, BSCE and minimum 4 years of aircraft structural analysis, design and test.
• MSME, MSAE and minimum 2 years of aircraft structural analysis, design and test.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related structural analysis, design and test experience.
• Demonstrated experience in finite element modeling and analyses codes.
• Demonstrated experience with MSC NASTRAN and MSC PATRAN or FEMAP.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience analyzing composite primary structures.
• Experience in MatLab/Simulink a plus.
• Experience with FAA and/or Military certification requirements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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