Aerospace Stress Engineer

A typical day might include:

• Leading structural analysis for aircraft systems, focusing on Fuselage, Nacelles/Pylons, and Wings.
• Developing, validating, and optimizing Finite Element Models (FEM) and Detailed Finite Element Models (DFEM) for static and Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT) analysis.
• Performing stress calculations and ensure compliance with stress certification dossiers and industry standards.
• Applying advanced structural analysis methods to support certification and airworthiness.
• Utilizing HYPERMESH, NASTRAN,and ISAMI for modeling, simulation, and post-processing.
• Automating workflows using Python and Excel VBA for data analysis, reporting, and efficiency improvements.
• Mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize structural designs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace structural analysis.
• Expertise in FEM/DFEM modeling and analysis.
• Proficiency in static and F&DT analysis for metallic and composite structures.
• Experience in stress certification dossiers and compliance documentation.
• Ability to work in a highly regulated aerospace environment.
• Hands-on experience with HYPERMESH, NASTRAN, ISAMI.
• Strong scripting skills in Python and Excel VBA for automation.
• Deep knowledge of aircraft structural certification processes and regulatory requirements.