Structural Analysis Engineer

ACL Digital; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ACL Digital seeks a stress analyst with experience in substantiating aircraft interiors and system commodities using classical, empirical, and finite element methods. The role emphasizes clear communication of analysis results to engineers, leads, and managers.

The candidate will create and validate FE models from 3D CAD, assess composite panels, brackets, joints, and fasteners, and ensure compliance with FAA and EASA requirements through hand analysis where needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with FEA in structural analysis
• Experience with linear and nonlinear statics
• Familiarity with FAA and EASA certification requirements
• 4+ years with 3D CAD models and drawings
• Experience with durability and damage tolerance concepts
• Ability to communicate analysis findings to engineers and managers

Responsibilities

• Perform and document structural analysis of aircraft interiors and systems commodities
• Ensure compliance with FAA and EASA regulations for certification
• Create and validate FE models from 3D CAD data for composite panels, brackets, fittings, joints
• Substantiate structures through classical hand analysis
• Identify potential failure modes from analyses
• Coordinate with design and other teams to support structural development
• Review drawings to substantiate via test, analysis, or similarity methods

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Linear & nonlinear statics

Structural analysis

3D CAD modeling

FAA/EASA compliance

Communication of results

Documentation of analysis

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical/Civil/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

HyperMesh

HyperView

NASTRAN

PATRAN

Job description

We're seeking a highly motivated candidate with experience in stress analysis. The engineer will be responsible for the substantiation of various interiors and system aircraft commodities using classical, empirical, and finite element analysis (FEA) methods. The stress analyst must also be able to effectively communicate technical requirements, analysis and findings to engineers, leads, and managers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform and document structural analysis of various aircraft Interiors and Systems commodities
• Understand and show compliance with applicable FAA and EASA regulations and requirements for certification
• Create and validate Finite Element Models from 3D CAD models with appropriate modeling assumptions and carry out the analysis of composite panels, inserts, metal bracket, fittings, tab and slots, and adhesive joints
• Substantiate appropriate structures though classical hand analysis
• Determine and predict potential failure modes for analysis
• Coordinate and consult with other teams such as design, proper allowable groups, and teams of interfacing commodities to support in the creation, development, and proper analysis of structural designs
• Review drawings of parts and assemblies to show substantiation through test, analysis, or similarity methods

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience using linear and nonlinear statics Finite Element Analysis
• Experience with efficient load paths and structural behavior
• Experience with statics and structural analysis using classical, empirical, and finite element methods
• Bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following: mechanical engineering, civil engineering, aerospace engineering
• Experience working with the following FEA pre and post processing tools: Hyper Mesh, HyperView, NASTRAN, and PATRAN
• Experience with durability, fail-safe, and damage tolerance fundamentals
• Experience working with or showing compliance to FAA and EASA regulations
• 4+ years of experience working with 3D CAD models and engineering drawings.