Stress Analyst

PDS Tech, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

PDS Tech, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Stress Analysis Engineer in Savannah, GA. The role focuses on leading complex projects, performing advanced stress analyses on aircraft primary structures, and supporting fatigue analysis to ensure safe, high-performance aerospace products.

You will develop FEMs, make authoritative technical decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, MRB, and program teams to resolve critical issues in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in stress analysis on aircraft primary structures.
• Demonstrated fatigue analysis experience on aircraft structures.
• Strong experience with Finite Element Modeling (FEM).
• Ability to independently analyze complex problems and make sound technical decisions.
• Advanced technical expertise in structural analysis and aerospace engineering.
• For the applicable engineering grade, approximately 13 years of specific technical-discipline experience or 15 years of broad engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering projects within scope, cost, and schedule.
• Perform advanced stress analysis on aircraft primary structures.
• Conduct and support fatigue analysis of aircraft structures.
• Develop, evaluate, and interpret Finite Element Models (FEM).
• Make authoritative technical decisions impacting engineering activities and programs.
• Apply advanced engineering principles and concepts in structural analysis.
• Lead development of innovative engineering methods and guidance.
• Identify and implement improved methods to optimize performance and schedule.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support MRB activities and other engineering functions as needed.

Skills

Stress analysis

Aircraft structures

Fatigue analysis

Independent analysis

Engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

FEM

CATIA V5

Job description

Drive the Future of Aerospace Engineering as aStress Analysis Engineer

Location: Savannah, GA |Schedule: 1st Shift, 6:30am to 3:30pm |Pay Rate: $95.24 per hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace industry innovator to find an experienced Stress Analysis Engineer ready to take on technically challenging programs and make a meaningful impact on the next generation of aircraft.

About the Role

As a Stress Analysis Engineer, you’ll lead engineering projects involving complex structural challenges where conventional solutions may not be enough. You’ll apply advanced engineering principles, independent judgment, and deep expertise in aircraft structural analysis to solve critical problems, influence technical direction, and help deliver safe, efficient, high-performance aerospace products.

This is an opportunity for a seasoned engineering professional to serve as a technical authority while contributing to innovative aerospace programs.

What You’ll Do

• Lead entire engineering projects of major complexity within established scope, requirements, cost, and schedule.
• Perform advanced stress analysis on aircraft primary structures, applying sound engineering judgment to complex structural problems.
• Conduct and support fatigue analysis of aircraft structures.
• Develop, evaluate, and interpret Finite Element Models (FEM) to support structural analysis and engineering decisions.
• Make authoritative technical decisions and recommendations with significant impact on engineering activities and program outcomes.
• Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts based on broad expertise and specialized knowledge.
• Lead the development of innovative engineering principles, methods, and ideas.
• Independently identify and implement improved methods and procedures to optimize technical performance, cost, and schedule.
• Work under consultative direction while exercising substantial independent judgment to accomplish project objectives.
• Develop engineering standards, methodologies, and guides for diverse technical activities.
• Conceive and plan investigations in areas where engineering precedents may not exist, particularly for critical program challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and program teams to resolve complex technical issues.
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities and other engineering functions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related curriculum applicable to the position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the role.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in stress analysis on aircraft primary structures.
• Demonstrated experience with fatigue analysis on aircraft structures.
• Strong experience with Finite Element Modeling (FEM).
• Ability to independently analyze complex engineering problems and make sound technical decisions.
• Advanced technical expertise in structural analysis and aerospace engineering principles.
• For the applicable engineering grade, approximately 13 years of specific technical-discipline experience or 15 years of broad engineering experience across several technical disciplines with a Bachelor’s degree, as applicable to the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering or a related applicable discipline.
• Experience with CATIA V5.
• Experience supporting MRB activities.
• Experience developing engineering standards, methodologies, and technical guidance.
• Experience leading complex aerospace engineering projects from investigation through resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions where established engineering precedents may be limited.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re an accomplished Stress Engineer with extensive aircraft structural analysis experience and you’re ready to tackle some of aerospace engineering’s most challenging problems.

Pay Details

Pay Rate: $95.24 per hour

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• 401K plan
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday pay

Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

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