Structural Analysis Engineer 3/4 - Onsite

Cerebra Consulting Inc; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerebra Consulting Inc. is seeking a senior aerospace structural stress analyst for an onsite North Charleston, SC role. You will perform lead-level analysis on aircraft systems, guiding design and certifying with regulators while mentoring junior engineers.

The candidate should have a BS in engineering and 9+ years in aerospace stress analysis, with interiors or structures experience highly preferred. 12-month contract with possible extension in an onsite setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical or Materials sciences.
• 9+ years of aerospace experience (Level 4: 9+ years; Level 3: 5+ years).
• Strong background in structural and/or stress analysis.
• Aerospace experience preferred; interiors or structures experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform lead-level stress analysis on aircraft systems commodities.
• Utilize classical hand analysis, Finite Element tools, and Dynamic Simulation methods for stress analysis.
• Guide product design and verify structural integrity throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead development of test plans, support test execution, and analyze results to verify requirements.
• Develop, integrate, and document structural requirements to establish system design.
• Define and document certification and test results for customers and regulatory agencies.
• Support in-service products by investigating failures and analyzing improvements.
• Mentor and train developing team members.

Skills

Structural analysis

Stress analysis

Aerospace engineering experience

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical/Civil/Aerospace)

Tools

Finite Element tools

Dynamic simulation methods

Job description

Location: North Charleston, South Carolina (Onsite)

Contract Duration: 12 Months (Potential to Extend)

MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Typically looking for candidates with 9–10+ years of aerospace experience
• Strong background in Structural Analysis and/or Stress Analysis .
• Aerospace engineering experience preferred.
• Aircraft interiors or aircraft structures experience highly preferred.

Role Overview

This position involves performing aircraft structural stress analysis for a leading aerospace organization. The role requires evaluating designs to ensure structural integrity and compliance while supporting aircraft development, production, and engineering activities. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams and contribute to the growth of the engineering capability, with senior engineers expected to mentor junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform lead-level stress analysis on aircraft systems commodities.
• Utilize classical hand analysis, Finite Element tools, and Dynamic Simulation methods for stress analysis.
• Guide product design and verify structural integrity throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead the development of test plans, support test execution, and analyze results to verify system and component requirements.
• Develop, integrate, and document structural requirements to establish system design.
• Define and document certification and test results for customers and regulatory agencies.
• Support in-service products by investigating failures and analyzing improvements.
• Mentor and train developing team members.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Material Sciences.

Experience:

• Level 3: 5+ years of related work experience, 3+ years in stress analysis on airplane systems, and 1+ year using classical hand analysis methods.
• Level 4: 9+ years of related work experience, 5+ years in stress analysis on airplane systems, and 3+ years using classical hand analysis methods.

Technical Skills:

• Experience in aircraft stress analysis and the aerospace industry.
• Background in structural analysis engineering.
• Experience supporting aircraft structures, heavy structures, hardware systems, or interiors manufacturing/production systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Level 4 engineer.
• Experience leading the development of certification-related documentation.
• Prior mentoring or leadership responsibilities.
• Experience leading structural test programs on airplane systems commodities.
• Experience with supplier technical oversight.
• 7+ years of experience with airplane systems structures such as Avionics, Electrical Equipment & Installation, Environment Control Systems, Flight Controls, Flight Deck, Fuel Systems, and Mechanical/Hydraulic Systems.

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