Structural Analysis Engineer 4 - Durability & Damage Tolerance

CTS International; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS International seeks an Experienced Structural DaDT Analyst for the Durability & Damage Tolerance program in Oklahoma City. You will perform finite element analyses and durability life calculations to assess airframe structural integrity.

The role requires 10+ years in structural analysis and fracture/fatigue/DaDT work, proficiency with Hypermesh, Abaqus, Nastran, and crack growth tools, and the ability to lead repair development.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree.
• Ability to independently construct, execute, review, and manage FEM models for DaDT.
• Expertise in linear elastic fracture mechanics.
• Expertise with Paris Law and Spectrum Analysis.
• Experience with crack growth analysis tools (NASGRO, AFGROW, GROWTH, NASA/FLAGRO, BEAS).
• 10+ years of experience in structural analysis.
• 10+ years of experience in fracture, fatigue, and/or DaDT analysis.
• Strong written, verbal communications and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with DaDT analysis methodologies and FEM processes.
• Perform DaDT and durability life calculations for fracture-critical parts.
• Verify fleet risk using single flight probability of failure methods.
• Develop and use FEMs and analysis tools to define airframe structural environment and performance.
• Lead repair development, integration and documentation of structural requirements.
• Support on-site work and collaborate with Oklahoma City team.

Skills

FEM analysis

Fracture mechanics

DaDT analysis

Crack growth analysis tools

Communication skills

Structural analysis experience

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelors/Masters/PhD)

Tools

Hypermesh

StressCheck

Abaqus CAE

Nastran

NASGRO

AFGROW

GROWTH

NASA/FLAGRO

BEAS

Job description

Structural Analysis Engineer 4 - Durability & Damage Tolerance

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Position

Overview

Contractor: Experienced Durability & Damage Tolerance (DaDT) Analysis Engineer

Company is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians, skilled scientists and thinkers, bold innovators and dreamers. Come join us, and build something better for yourself, for our customers, and for the world. The Company Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking an Experienced Contractor Structural DaDT Analysts to join the Air Vehicle Engineering team located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. A successful member of this team will understand and execute repairs, modifications, upgrades, and DaDT analysis for the Bombers (B-1 and/or B-52) programs.

• Ensures compliance with methodology and processes for stress analysis, DaDT analysis, and finite element modelling in the accomplishment of work
• Performs Failsafe Analyses, durability life calculations, and determines Damage Tolerance for fracture critical parts
• Familiar with Single Flight Probability of Failure methods for determining fleet risk
• Verifies structural integrity by defining requirements for development of analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools to develop the airframe structural environment, characteristics, and performance of the product
• Ensures USAF Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) requirements are met for airframe analysis and validation
• Calculates inspection intervals for fleet aircraft based upon calculated crack growth rates
• Develops and uses various Finite Element Models for crack growth coefficients
• Understands proper application of loads in FEMs
• Understands industry best practices in airframe primary structure and load paths
• Supports product design and verifies structural integrity by using analytical methods, finite element models/simulations, and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance.
• Supports in-service products by investigating failures and analyzing improvements.
• Develops analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the repair development effort.
• Leads repair development, integration and documentation of structural requirements to establish the system design.
• Works under minimal direction.

The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Oklahoma City site.

12+ months — possible extension and possible FTE opportunity.

Requirements

What you'll need

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering
• Able to independently construct, execute, review, and manage structural finite element models in the area of DaDT
• Expertise in linear elastic fracture mechanics
• Expertise with Paris Law & Spectrum Analysis
• Experience with classic crack growth analysis tools (such as NASGRO, AFGROW, GROWTH, NASA/FLAGRO, and/or BEAS)
• 10 or more years of experience in structural analysis
• 10 or more years of experience in fracture, fatigue, and/or DaDT analysis
• Strong written, verbal communications and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active U.S. Secret Clearance
• Familiarity with Company Books 1, 2, 3 & 4 with an emphasis on Durability and Damage Tolerance
• Experience with Hypermesh, StressCheck, Abaqus CAE, and/or Nastran
• Familiarity with Lifeworks
• Graduate level or Senior level coursework in Fatigue & Fracture Mechanics
• Experience validating or verifying finite element model results
• Experience with structural design principles for aircraft primary structures (e.g., fatigue, damage tolerance, corrosion, stress analysis, statics, materials strength, material characteristics, and repair techniques)
• Experience with Aircraft Primary Structures on Company Commercial Derivatives – Commercial and/or Military applications (737, 747, 757, 767 & 777)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.