Stress Engineer

Quest Global; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a Stress Engineer for our aerospace location in Chula Vista, CA. The role focuses on structural analysis of in-service aircraft nacelle damages and repairs, utilizing hand calculations, FEA, and related tools to substantiate stress.

You will work with seasoned engineers, train junior staff, and contribute to continuous improvements while ensuring compliance with industry standards. A BS in Mechanical/Structural Engineering and 2–3 years of aerospace structural experience

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical, Structural or similar Aerospace Engineering.
• 2-3 years of experience in Structural Analysis or Stress Engineering, including any College Internship.
• Experience in analysis of composite laminate and metallic components, preferably in aerospace structures.
• Knowledge of allowable damages and repairs for metallics and composites, preferable of aircraft structures.
• Proficient with FEA tools, preferably MSC NASTRAN / PATRAN.
• Proficient with MS Excel, MS Access, Mathcad.

Responsibilities

• Utilize hand calculations, Finite Element Analysis and other tools to perform structural stress substantiation.
• Provide technical recommendations to repair engineers and report-writing skills to thoroughly document analysis methodology, assumptions, and results.
• Ability to work with others, train up-and-coming engineers, and review their work.
• Realize opportunities for continuous improvement and find ways to implement solutions.

Skills

Stress analysis

Structural analysis

Mentoring

Education

BS in Mechanical/Structural or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MSC NASTRAN

PATRAN

Job description

Job Description

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

Job Requirements

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

Skills

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we're eager to hear from you. The achievers and courageous challenge‑crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills: We have an immediate opening for a Stress Engineer at our aerospace location in Chula Vista, CA. The primary function of this position is to perform structural analysis of in-service aircraft nacelle allowable damages and repairs.

What You Will Do

• Utilize hand calculations, Finite Element Analysis and other tools to perform structural stress substantiation.
• Provide technical recommendations to repair engineers and report‑writing skills to thoroughly document analysis methodology, assumptions, and results.
• Ability to work with others, train up-and-coming engineers, and review their work.
• Realize opportunities for continuous improvement and find ways to implement solutions.

What You Will Bring

• BS degree in Mechanical, Structural or similar Aerospace Engineering.
• 2-3 years of experience in Structural Analysis or Stress Engineering, including any College Internship.
• Experience in analysis of composite laminate and metallic components, preferably in aerospace structures.
• Knowledge and familiarity with allowable damages and repairs associated with metallics and composites, preferable of aircraft structures.
• Proficient with FEA tools, preferably MSC NASTRAN / PATRAN.
• Proficient with math and data software, e.g. MS Excel, MS Access, Mathcad.

Pay Range

$90,000 - $92,000

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements

This role is considered an on-site position located in Chula Vista, California

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Travel requirements

No travel is required.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Referral program