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217025 - Senior Stress Analyst

Industry
ENG
Region
TX-Texas
City
Waco
State
TX
Rate
Up to $125.00 DOE
Duration
11 months
Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Senior Stress Analyst for a contract opportunity in Waco, TX.



BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

  • Minimum 5 years experience in Finite-Element Modeling (FEM).
  • Must be a US citizen.

    • POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

    The Aircraft Stress Engineer will perform structural analyses on aircraft primary and secondary structures, using a mix of classical methods and finite-element modeling, considering all relevant failure modes to meet aircraft airworthiness requirements. Tasking includes design support and structural liaison. Seeking a Subject Matter Expert with comprehensive knowledge of Aircraft Structures, focused on Static Stress, and in-depth knowledge of Stress Analysis methodology.
  • Predict internal stresses and structural instabilities in aircraft structure.
  • Generate free-body diagrams of structural load paths.
  • Determine reaction forces, calculate internal loads, and develop shear and moment diagrams.
  • Document and report analysis results.
  • Coordinate with Mechanical Design team to help develop structural load path concepts, and to size structural dimensions and features.
  • Review and approve structural engineering drawings as part of the release process.
  • Mentor less experienced stress analysts.
  • Automate repetitive analytical tasks.
  • Work in an collaborative team environment, as a member of the larger Flight Sciences Group, and across all disciplines within an integrated project team.
  • Thorough understanding of industry-standard classical hand analysis methods.
  • Ability to work overtime as required to meet business objectives.

    • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience with MSC PATRAN/NASTRAN, or FEMAP is preferred.
  • Experience analyzing composite structures.
  • Experience in Matlab or Mathcad.
  • Experience with FAA and/or Military Airworthiness requirements.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and have general computer knowledge.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

    • REQUIRED EDUCATION:

  • Bachelors Degree (BSME, BSAE, BSCE) and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree (MSME, MSAE) and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
    • **Education MUST be accredited**

    WORK HOURS:

  • Full-Time-9/80


    • Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.

    Contact
    Robert Davis
    rdavis@chiptonross.com
    CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
    420 Culver Boulevard
    Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

    Phone: (310) 414-7800 x305 or (800) 927-9318 x305

    Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

    Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.

    Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.