Stress Engineer
Actalent
- Tustin, CA
- Contract
- Full-time
- Reviews, updates, and compiles engineering analytical definition of structural components and assemblies based on records from the prototype build project
- Develops standardized analysis criteria and templates
- Plays an integral role in the work flow release process for all structural designs
- Supports review of manufacturing plans and procedures to ensure compliance with design and loads requirements
- Supports the creation of structural test plans which will be used to verify manufacturing
- Oversees and coordinates other Stress Engineer work and act as a Commodity Stress Focal.
- Handles Pre-and-Post flight structural NRIs for Fuselage Structure, reviews other team members work on NRIs assigned to them.
- Handles Inspection inquiries, requests, and new inspection from VGMX team.
- Defines primary structures inspections as needed for flight test and EIS.
- Compiling and implementing tools, methods and procedures learned and implement with team.
- Minimum 10 years of applicable experience in the analysis of structural systems using strength of materials and finite element based methods.
- Minimum 5 years experience with strong understanding of composites analysis, manufacturing and sizing of composite structures.
- Minimum 5 years experience with strong understanding of FEA models, including pre and post processing of NASTRAN models and associated sizing of composite structures.
- Minimum 3 years supporting Structural Tests with knowledge and practical experience on FEM/Strain gage data correlation.
- Experience with free-body diagrams and classical stress analysis techniques.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent computer skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Hands-on experience with composites part fabrication and assembly processes.
- Proficiency in FEMAP a plus
- Pilot, aircraft homebuilding and rapid prototyping experience a strong plus
- Experience with the design of flight vehicles or vehicle systems to a set of requirements or standards such as CFR 14, Part 400, Part 23 and 25, military or NASA are highly desired
- Experience with manufacturing-based ERP systems, such as Oracle, is a plus
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people