Structural Analysis Engineer

Tundra Technical Solutions; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tundra Technical Solutions in North Charleston, SC seeks an experienced structural analyst to lead development, integration, and documentation of aircraft structural requirements across the product lifecycle.

The role involves coordinating with engineering teams, conducting stress and MB analysis, supporting certification, and driving test planning and investigation of in-service failures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Aerospace, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or related field.
• 9+ years of experience in aircraft structural or stress analysis.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate strength of structural non-conformances and repairs.
• Apply knowledge of structural analysis principles to assess and resolve product and process issues.
• Analyze MRB dispositions for structural integrity and identify deviations impacting design and safety.
• Provide alternate repair recommendations to Liaison Engineering to meet structural requirements.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and representatives to support certification of aircraft structural components.
• Support in-service products by leading investigations into failures and recommending improvements.
• Maintain a proactive mindset and manage multiple assignments with urgency.
• Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams including Liaison Engineering and Operations.
• Communicate effectively with engineering peers, team members, and management.

Skills

Aircraft structural analysis

Stress analysis

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional communication

Project management

Analytical methods

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Aerospace/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Tools

MBD

CATIA

ENOVIA

PDM systems

Engineering analysis tools

Job description

Leads development, integration, and documentation of structural requirements to establish system design. Coordinates with other engineering groups to establish the product environment. Guides product design and verifies structural integrity using analytical methods, finite element models/simulations, and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics, and performance. Leads development of test plans and configurations, supports test execution, and analyzes/reports test results to validate and verify that systems and components meet requirements and specifications. Defines and documents certification and test results to substantiate compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. Supports in-service products by leading investigations into failures and recommending improvements. Develops analytical processes and tools to improve effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of development efforts. Works under minimal direction.

Position Responsibilities

• Evaluate strength of structural non-conformances and repairs
• Apply knowledge of structural analysis principles to assess and resolve product and process issues discovered throughout the product lifecycle
• Analyze MRB dispositions for structural integrity and identify, document, and communicate deviations that could impact design intent and safety
• Provide alternate repair recommendations as necessary to Liaison Engineering to meet structural requirements
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and representatives to support certification of aircraft structural components
• Support in-service products by leading investigations into failures and recommending improvements
• Maintain a positive, proactive mindset and effectively manage multiple assignments with a sense of urgency
• Proactively collaborate with customers and build positive relationships with cross-functional teams, including Liaison Engineering and Operations
• Communicate effectively with engineering peers, team members, and management

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree from an accredited program in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• 9+ years of experience in aircraft structural analysis, stress analysis, or a combination of relevant education and technical experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 10+ years of experience supporting commercial aircraft structures programs
• 5+ years of experience providing production support as a stress analyst in an aerospace manufacturing environment
• Experience with Model Based Definition (MBD), CATIA, ENOVIA, and Product Data Management (PDM) systems
• Experience with aerospace structural analysis and engineering tools
• Ability to support occasional domestic travel (up to 10%)
• Experience with composite structures and stress analysis
• Ability to lead technical efforts and work independently within a team environment
• Excellent project management and communication skills, with the ability to make decisions and deliver resultsDemonstrated commitment to solving problems and meeting commitments