Stress Analysts

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill Technologies in California is seeking an experienced aerospace structures engineer to own development of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts, from design through prototype manufacturing. The role emphasizes heavy finite element analysis, design for manufacturing, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, with onsite support at manufacturing sites.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in aerospace or mechanical engineering, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• 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.
• FEMAP proficiency.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Utilize first principle methods and design tools to develop new aircraft products.
• Own development of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts and assemblies from design to prototype manufacturing.
• Perform complex modeling and finite element analysis at component, assembly, and aircraft levels.
• Apply design for manufacturing concepts to enable cost-effective production at rate.
• Conduct trade studies and analyze complex concepts to optimize weight, performance, cost, and schedule.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment to solve open-ended problems with schedule and cost focus.
• Coordinate work with mechanical systems, systems integration, aerodynamics, manufacturing, and project engineering.
• Provide onsite engineering support at manufacturing and integration sites.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Structural modeling

ANSYS/NASTRAN

FEMAP

Materials knowledge

Fatigue analysis

Communication skills

Autonomy

Security clearance (US Secret)

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Utilize first principle 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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
• FEMAP proficiency
• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.)

Company Profile

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs. Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

• Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future