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Collins Aerospace · 3 days ago

Composite Stress Engineer

Jacksonville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $164K/yr

5+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking a Composite Stress Engineer to support New Product Introduction and R&D projects, focusing on the analysis and design of composite structures for marine applications for the U.S. Navy.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform strength, fatigue, and fracture analyses of composite structures

Construct and analyze finite element structural models using ABAQUS CAE software

Perform preliminary sizing and detailed analysis of major structural components using classical hand analysis and FEA methods in support of preliminary design effort and formal drawing release

Assist with preliminary design trade studies

Prepare high quality detailed stress reports for customer review and approval

Review drawings with other company disciplines and provide structures input

Be responsible and accountable for all assigned stress tasks and their completion dates

Ensure compliance to established engineering methodologies

Communicate and make technical presentations to internal and external customers

Collaborate with engineering design team to support rapid design cycles

Conduct peer reviews of structural analysis work performed by other stress engineers or outside contractors

As needed, interface with the customers to ensure product requirements and structural analysis expectations are being met

Travel domestically up to 5%

Qualification

Finite Element AnalysisAbaqus CAEComposite Materials Knowledge3D Modeling SoftwareMechanical Vibrations KnowledgePeer Review SkillsTechnical PresentationsCollaboration Skills

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

Experience with Finite Element analysis methods and tools using Abaqus CAE

Experience modeling multilayer orthotropic composite materials using Abaqus CAE

Knowledge of composite material mechanical properties

Knowledge of composite failure theories

Experience with a 3D modeling software, preferably SolidWorks

Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred

Experience with both static and dynamic FE analysis methods

Experience with modeling elastomeric materials in FE analysis

Experience with modeling non-linear materials

Knowledge of mechanical vibrations and modal analysis

Experience with modeling hydrodynamic load cases

Experience with modeling UNDEX load cases

Master's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Materials Engineering

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

Adoption Assistance

Autism Benefit

Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

Relocation assistance available