Engineering - Airframe Stress Analysis Engineer

Job Title: Engineering - Airframe Stress Analysis Engineer Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76119 Duration: 12 months contract on W2 (possible extension) 1st (07:00 AM - 03:30 PM) Onsite Opportunity Position Responsibilities: ∙ Support airframe structural designs based on trade studies, research, and analysis. ∙ Responsible for performing detailed analysis of advanced composite and metallic structure using classical hand calculations and FE tools to develop high performance airframe structures. ∙ Perform static analysis using industry standard calculations methods (i.e. Bruhn, Roark Flabel, and O.E.M. structures manuals). ∙ Coordinate with other engineering, manufacturing, or specialty personnel to resolve problems. ∙ Apply scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure the outcome and consequence of design, in terms of stress, strength, life, stiffness, and weight, providing alternatives as needed. ∙ Oversee and monitor product acceptance procedures and parameters to achieve product reliability and safety standards (e.g. failure analysis). ∙ Contribute to the completion milestones associated with specific projects (e.g. create functional diagrams and system layouts; review detailed drawings and schematics; define data structure, interfaces and analyze material requirements). ∙ Execute Tasks to Cost and Schedule Requirements. ∙ Support supplier / teammate design activity. ∙ Support test activity, including test plan development, execution, and reports. ∙ Create and present design plans and analysis to leadership with supporting recommendation(s). ∙ Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills. Education Requirements: ∙ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required. Major in Aerospace or Mechanical with focus on structural analysis is preferred. Other degrees may be considered. Position Requirements: ∙ Multiple levels of experience will be considered with at least 5 years experience in structural analysis. Aerospace industry is preferred but other relevant experience may be considered. ∙ Experience in helicopter or tiltrotor structural design is preferred, including composites. ∙ Must have the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively to coordinate design and analysis activities, prioritize tasks, and report status to design leads. ∙ Must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external suppliers, as well as horizontal integrations across the other teams to complete design tasks. ∙ Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required. ∙ Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis using MSC.NASTRAN and Altair Hypermesh ∙ Must have the ability to work effectively within a team. ∙ Must have the ability to prioritize a variety of assignments. ∙ Good interpersonal and organizational skills are required.