Stress Engineer II: Onsite Static & Fatigue Analysis

RTX; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation time

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX's Advanced Structures team seeks an experienced engineer to perform structural analyses and develop repair designs for metallic and composite aerospace structures. You will work with MRB, document repair instructions, and prepare technical reports for internal and external customers.

The role requires a university degree, 2+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency with Patran or similar FEA tools.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Experience performing static stress and fatigue analysis using classical methods and finite element analysis.
• Working knowledge of load paths, free body diagrams, load balance, and common failure modes.
• Experience using Patran, or comparable finite element analysis tools.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized technical reports.
• Must have proficient/advanced Microsoft Office computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, leadership, and customer organizations.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analyses using hand and computer calculations, including static and fatigue analysis of aerospace components.
• Define, assess, and document repair designs for metallic, bonded metallic, and advanced composite aerospace structures.
• Work with MRB to develop standard repair instructions.
• Analyze repair proposals and prepare formal engineering reports supporting repairs for internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to identify and implement cost reduction opportunities.
• Support corrective action and defect reduction initiatives by identifying recurring technical issues and contributing to sustainable solutions.
• Develop and implement processes, methods, and tools that improve efficiency throughout Engineering Production Support workflows activities.
• Develop or improve engineering methods, tools, databases, and automated workflows that increase efficiency.
• Apply CORE tools and continuous improvement principles to reduce process turnbacks, improve engineering performance, and support the objectives of the organization.
• Communicate technical findings, recommendations, risks, and decisions clearly to engineering leadership, customers, and cross functional stakeholders.

Skills

Structural analysis

Fatigue analysis

Load paths

Communication skills

MRB Stress

Python

FEM tools

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

Patran

FEM tools

Python

Job description

RTX's Advanced Structures team seeks an experienced engineer to perform structural analyses and develop repair designs for metallic and composite aerospace structures. You will work with MRB, document repair instructions, and prepare technical reports for internal and external customers.

The role requires a university degree, 2+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency with Patran or similar FEA tools.