Structural Analysis Engineer

Chipton-Ross, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross, Inc. seeks a Structural Analysis Engineer in Fort Worth, TX to perform stress analyses on airframe structures and update designs. The role requires NASTRAN/PATRAN/Abaqus experience, CATIA V5, and ability to read detailed drawings.

It is a contract opportunity with 4/10 work hours and potential MRB stress analysis duties. Candidates should hold an Accredited Bachelor's Degree and demonstrate proficiency with UNIX-like environments and post-processing tools such as TMP Vision.

Qualifications

• Experience performing stress analysis on airframe structures.
• MRB stress analysis of metallic and composite structures desired.
• FEA with NASTRAN, PATRAN, Abaqus; post-processing with TMP Vision a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed drawings and models.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress analysis on new designs of primary and secondary airframe structure.
• Update existing analyses to reflect design changes and subsystems.
• Conduct MRB stress analysis and interpret associated drawings.
• Utilize FEA tools including NASTRAN, PATRAN, Abaqus; CATIA V5/3DX familiarity.
• Post-process results and verify consistency with design requirements.

Skills

Airframe structure analysis

Excel-based analysis

Drawing interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NASTRAN

HyperMesh

Abaqus

Catia V5

PATRAN

TMP Vision

3DX

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer for a contract opportunity in Fort Worth, TX.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

Must have recent Level 4 experience with the following skills:

• Airframe primary structure layout and sizing
• Hand/Excel based analysis of aerospace structures
• NASTRAN, HyperMesh, Abaqus experience
• Catia V5

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for performing stress analysis on new designs of primary and secondary airframe structure, as well as updating existing analyses to incorporate design changes. Experience in stress analysis of subsystems and subsystems installations desired. Experience with MRB stress analysis of metallic and composite structure desired. Required experience with FEA software including NASTRAN and PATRAN. Experience using Abaqus highly desired. Experience using TMP Vision for post-processing desired. Experience with CATIA V5/3DX highly desired. Familiarity with UNIX/LINUX operating systems desired. Candidate must be capable of interpreting detail, assembly, and installation type drawings and models.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED)

• Familiarity with Slim, Vision, and IDAT and 3DX a plus

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Accredited Bachelor's Degree.

WORK HOURS

• 4/10