Mechanical / Aerospace Stress Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc. • Corpus Christi, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is seeking a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer to join a team performing structural integrity evaluations and stress analysis on high-performance gearboxes and drivetrain systems supporting All Army Platforms. This position supports the evaluation of rotating mechanical components to ensure compliance with aerospace safety, durability, and airworthiness standards.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in stress analysis, specifically supporting aerospace transmissions, gearboxes, or rotating machinery.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance.
• Advanced proficiency with FEA/FEM tools such as NASTRAN, ANSYS, or ABAQUS.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling tools such as CATIA V5 or SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of aerospace material properties, surface treatments, and common failure modes associated with aerospace alloys.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Engineering Mechanics.
• Prior experience supporting military aerospace or rotorcraft drivetrain programs.
• Familiarity with FAA, EASA, or military airworthiness certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform static, dynamic, and fatigue stress analysis on transmission gears, bearings, housings, and shafts.
• Develop, execute, and refine finite element models (FEM) to simulate operational stress, strain, thermal loads, and vibration.
• Conduct drivetrain validation activities, including gear contact stress, bending stress, and pitting/scoring resistance analysis to predict component life and prevent failure.
• Perform crack propagation, fracture mechanics, and damage tolerance evaluations to establish inspection intervals and safe-life limits.
• Prepare and review stress reports and certification packages supporting compliance with FAA, EASA, and/or military airworthiness requirements.
• Support analysis and evaluation of aerospace drivetrain systems operating under extreme mechanical loads and conditions.

Benefits

• ESOP participation
• 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• Health Saving Accounts
• Health Reimbursement Accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• paid time off
• holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior