Aerospace Structures Engineer
Perform FEA and hand structural analysis of composite and metallic aircraft components through design and certification.
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Composite structures analysis for DoD/NASA with an in-house composite manufacturing facility to validate designs against.
Might not be for you. Computational analysis desk role — little hands-on materials or lab work; US Person requirement limits applicants.
Adjacent materials roleComposites and metallic analysis; material and structural concept trade studies for aircraft components
- Seniority
- Mid-level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3+ yrs
- Industry
- Aerospace
- Role
- R&D / Research
- Visa
- No sponsorship
Role details
A structural analysis engineer is needed to perform structural analysis for aircraft components. This individual will have primary responsibility for structural analysis tasks throughout the design process. Tasks during preliminary design will include performing material and structural concept trade studies for various structural components. Responsibilities during detailed design will include detailed analysis and documentation of structural integrity for test support and certification.
The successful candidate will be proficient performing structural analyses using FEA software, and with conventional hand calculations. This individual will also assist in defining verification methods such as component, system-level and airplane level testing, and participate in that testing. The candidate will present analysis results to both internal and external customers.
Requirements
- Experience in structural analysis: minimum 3 years
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card) required
- Finite element analysis experience required
- Composites and metallic analysis
- Siemens Simcenter (Simcenter 3D / NX Nastran / Simcenter Nastran) and/or FEMAP with Nastran, and/or ANSYS
- Structural analysis and requirements checking, including FEA analysis and hand analysis
- Material and concept trade studies
- Experience in airplane structural design principles and in coordinating across multiple disciplines to develop design (e.g., Materials, Structures, Aerodynamics) to ensure compliance with all requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Optimization experience a plus
- Experience with the design of aircraft landing gear systems and hydraulic actuators a plus
- Programming experience in Python, FORTRAN, C/C++, and/or MATLAB is a plus
- Leadership experience preferred
About M4 Engineering
M4 Engineering is a dynamic, rapidly growing high-technology engineering company headquartered in Long Beach, CA, with a composite manufacturing facility - M4 Phoenix Technology Works (M4 PTW) - in Maricopa, AZ. Our engineers perform research, design, analysis, and manufacturing for the Department of Defense, NASA, and commercial customers. We offer a collaborative, casual work environment, a competitive salary, and great benefits, with excellent opportunities for advancement.
M4 Engineering is an equal opportunity employer.
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