Sumeru Inc · 5 hours ago
Aircraft Stress Engineer
Sumeru Inc is seeking an experienced Aircraft Stress Engineer for their on-site aircraft modification facility in Waco, TX. The role involves performing structural analyses on aircraft structures and requires comprehensive knowledge of aircraft structures and stress analysis methodology.
Responsibilities
Predict internal stresses and structural instabilities in aircraft structure
Generate free-body diagrams of structural load paths
Determine reaction forces, calculate internal loads, and develop shear and moment diagrams
Document and report analysis results
Coordinate with the Mechanical Design team to help develop structural load path concepts and to size structural dimensions and features
Review and approve structural engineering drawings as part of the release process
Mentor less experienced stress analysts
Automate repetitive analytical tasks
Work in a collaborative team environment, as a member of the larger Flight Sciences Group, and across all disciplines within an integrated project team
Thorough understanding of industry-standard classical hand analysis methods
Ability to work overtime as required to meet business objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (BSME, BSAE, BSCE) and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree (MSME, MSAE) and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. Instead of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in Finite-Element Modeling (FEM)
Must be a US citizen
Preferred
Experience with MSC PATRAN/NASTRAN, or FEMAP is preferred
Experience analyzing composite structures
Experience in Matlab or Mathcad
Experience with FAA and/or Military Airworthiness requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and have general computer knowledge
Good verbal and written communication skills
Company
Sumeru Inc
Sumeru is a global conglomerate providing a range of specialist services and consultancy across IT Talent Augmentation and Digital Transformation.