Job Title: Airframe Structural Analysis Engineer
Location: Fort Worth, TX 76118 (Onsite role)
Duration: Fulltime
Preferred Qualifications:
- Must have experience with CATIA V5/V6/3DX preferred. Other similar solid modeling CAD tools such as Pro/E, Unigraphics, SolidWorks, etc. will be considered.
- Must have working knowledge of GD&T requirements preferred.
- Must have proficiency with analytical tools or codes such as Mathcad, MATLAB, Python, Excel Visual Basic, etc. to execute custom in-house macros or results processing techniques.
- Experience working with product lifecycle management (PLM) software such as ENOVIA to drive product lifecycle.
- Previous experience working on cross functional engineering programs.
Position Requirements:
- Multiple levels of experience will be considered with at least 5 years of airframe stress analysis.
- Must have experience with NASTRAN (and visible on the resume)
- In addition, experience with at least one analysis pre/post-processor is required, including but not limited to: PATRAN, HyperWorks, Femap.
- Detailed finite element analysis (FEA) experience focused on metallic, laminated composite, castings, forgings, additive, elastomeric, or other precision components.
- Experience with computer aided design or drafting (CAD) tools in preparation of solid models for building FEM.
- Proficiency with engineering design definition including 2D/3D modeling, requirement capture, and specification development.
- Product development experience with components or systems consisting of but not limited to structural castings, precision forgings, laminated sheet, tube, or thick composites.
- Proficiency with basic office computer software, specifically the Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and ability to articulate technical data and concepts to a wide audience of individuals of different technical backgrounds.
Position Responsibilities:
- Satisfy static strength, stiffness, stability margin, fatigue life, damage tolerance, durability, thermal performance, load distribution, failure modes and effects, and other requirements.
- Create detailed Finite Element Models (FEM) of components and assemblies using appropriate modeling practices.
- Resolve various complex structures and loading environments by applying free body diagrams, various classical analysis techniques, and other idealized models.
- Support manufacturing and testing of components and sub-systems, interpreting technical data, and assisting in product improvements.
- Review detail, assembly, and installation design definition to ensure compliance with requirements.
- Participate in a cross functional team environment completing a variety of objectives depending on the program lifecycle assigned.
- Must be able to execute tasks to program schedule and cost requirements.
- Advance the state-of-the-art through creative thought, personal and team research, technical compliance, and strong analysis skills.
- Travel to various suppliers may be expected depending on the assignment.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize a variety of activities and tasks while dealing with change.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required. Major in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is preferred.
- Master s Degree in Engineering as described above is preferred