Stress Analyst

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Stress Analyst in Costa Mesa, CA onsite. This is a 12+ months contract with potential for long-term opportunities within defense aerospace programs.

The position requires a Bachelor's in aerospace or mechanical engineering, 5 years of aerospace structures design/analysis experience, and proficiency with FEA tools like ANSYS/NASTRAN and CAD. U.S. security clearance eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• 5 years in aerospace structures design/analysis.
• Proficient in CAD and structural analysis tools (ANSYS/NASTRAN).

Responsibilities

• Utilize first principal methods and design tools to develop new aircraft products.
• Own development of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts and assemblies from preliminary design through prototype manufacturing.
• Perform complex modeling and finite element analysis at component, major assembly, and aircraft levels.
• Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create cost-effective, manufacturable solutions.
• Conduct trade studies to determine optimal weight, performance, cost, and schedule.

Skills

Finite element analysis

CAD proficiency

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Siemens NX

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Stress Analyst. This is a 12+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Costa Mesa, CA(Onsite).

Job ID: 26-28091

Pay Range: $70/hr - $80/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize first principal methods and design tools to develop new aircraft products
• Own development of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts and assemblies (metallic and composite) from preliminary design through prototype manufacturing
• Perform complex modeling and finite element analysis at the detailed component level, major assembly level, and aircraft level (analysis simulations to include strength, buckling, damage tolerance, and delamination)
• Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create solutions that are cost effective and easy to manufacture at rate
• Conduct trade studies and perform design and analysis research of complex engineering concepts to determine an optimal solution for weight, performance, manufacturability, cost, and/or schedule
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment to solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on schedule and cost objectives
• Coordinate work with mechanical systems, systems integration, aerodynamics, manufacturing, project engineering, and other team members
• Onsite engineering support at manufacturing and integration sites

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Bachelor’s in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in aerospace structures design, analysis, or related roles
• Proficiency in CAD software and experience with engineering data analysis
• Proven expertise in structural modeling and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of material properties, stress analysis, fatigue assessment, load paths, design practices, and hand calculations
• Strong technical knowledge in core engineering principles, fundamental mechanics of composite materials, design, analysis, testing, and fabrication
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Self-driven with a strong sense of autonomy and adaptability in a dynamic environment
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Experience with clean sheet aircraft configuration
• Siemens NX proficiency
• Experience with fast paced prototype design and manufacture of uncrewed aircraft
• Experience with high temperature materials selection
• Broad experience across a range of aircraft programs
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing
• Practical aircraft knowledge (pilots license, A&P, etc.)

Our client is a leading Defense Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

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