Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test engineering to develop hardware throughout the design lifecycle
Perform structural analyses by classical hand calculation and finite element analysis for composites and metals.
Perform linear and non-linear structural analysis, eigenvalue buckling analysis, non-linear buckling analysis, and modal finite element analysis using ANSYS and NX Nastran.
Develop test requirements to ensure adequate data for analysis correlation.
Validate finite element analysis with hand calculations and test data.
Review internal and external analyses.
Work with responsible and systems engineers to define required material properties and part modifications to meet structural requirements.
Write strength and stability margins to required program safety factors.

Required Masters Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or civil engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience, or 5+ years with a Bachelors Degree.
Proficient with analytical simulation software and hand calculations for structural analysis.
Familiarity with aerospace standard analysis methods.
Ability to effectively work in a multi-discipline team and provide technical guidance and insight.
Exceptional comprehension of first principles related to structures and materials.

Stress Analysis Engineer II

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