Senior Structural Analysis Engineer

Saratech • Mission Viejo, CA

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About The Position

Senior Structural Analysis Engineer
What You'll Do
Perform stress analysis of metallic and composite structural components, assemblies and systems to provide inputs to the design and ensure structural integrity.
Author, review and approve analysis documentation.
Create and/or utilize Finite Element Models (FEM).
Perform Durability and Damage Tolerance (DADT) assessments.
Review and approve engineering definition for release in the product lifecycle system (PLM).
Author, review and approve structural test plans and reports.
Compare structural test results to analytical models (test vs Finite Element Model).
Develop stress analysis tools and methodologies.
Support multi-disciplinary configuration development and trade studies.
Interface with materials & processes, structural test laboratories, flight test, manufacturing and customers/regulation authorities.
Review, guide and support programs for new, supplemental and experimental certification under FAR Part 23 sub part C & D.
Mentor junior team members.
Who You Are
Education
S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
Experience
5+ years of relevant industry experience (or 2+ with M.S.)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience with airframe static and fatigue stress analysis for both composite and metallic structures
Knowledge of industry standard classical analysis methods
Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis methods (FEMAP experience is a plus)
Experience authoring stress notes and stress reports
Experience supporting disposition of non-conformances
Proficiency with CATIA V5/V6/3DX and ENOVIA V5/V6/3DX
Knowledge of typical airframe structural design criteria
Knowledge of FAR Part 23 certification requirements and processes
Required Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Active Listening: Practice to gain insight and truly understand all project stakeholders.
Critical Thinking: Make prompt, informed and value-based decisions for the project.
Organization: Focus on agenda, schedules, frameworks, and methodologies, as well as communicating tasks, updates, progress, and blockers.
Problem Solving: Assess issues from different vantage points and formulate the best solution in addressing specific challenges.
Self-Motivation: Exude highest level of commitment and motivation to see it through from start to finish.
Teamwork and Team Building: Establish a collaborative culture where people with unique personalities and skills happily work together and accountable to shared goal.
Strong Business Communication: Use the right language, tone and storytelling techniques when communicating, describing, or explaining issues over email, chat, reports, presentations and other forms and channels of communication.
Ability to work with domestic/international supplies/partners effectively
Must be able to stand on feet and walk around for extended periods of time, sit at desk for prolonged periods of time and work on computer, and must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

• S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience (or 2+ with M.S.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with airframe static and fatigue stress analysis for both composite and metallic structures
• Knowledge of industry standard classical analysis methods
• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis methods (FEMAP experience is a plus)
• Experience authoring stress notes and stress reports
• Experience supporting disposition of non-conformances
• Proficiency with CATIA V5/V6/3DX and ENOVIA V5/V6/3DX
• Knowledge of typical airframe structural design criteria
• Knowledge of FAR Part 23 certification requirements and processes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Active Listening: Practice to gain insight and truly understand all project stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking: Make prompt, informed and value-based decisions for the project.
• Organization: Focus on agenda, schedules, frameworks, and methodologies, as well as communicating tasks, updates, progress, and blockers.
• Problem Solving: Assess issues from different vantage points and formulate the best solution in addressing specific challenges.
• Self-Motivation: Exude highest level of commitment and motivation to see it through from start to finish.
• Teamwork and Team Building: Establish a collaborative culture where people with unique personalities and skills happily work together and accountable to shared goal.
• Strong Business Communication: Use the right language, tone and storytelling techniques when communicating, describing, or explaining issues over email, chat, reports, presentations and other forms and channels of communication.
• Ability to work with domestic/international supplies/partners effectively
• Must be able to stand on feet and walk around for extended periods of time, sit at desk for prolonged periods of time and work on computer, and must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress analysis of metallic and composite structural components, assemblies and systems to provide inputs to the design and ensure structural integrity.
• Author, review and approve analysis documentation.
• Create and/or utilize Finite Element Models (FEM).
• Perform Durability and Damage Tolerance (DADT) assessments.
• Review and approve engineering definition for release in the product lifecycle system (PLM).
• Author, review and approve structural test plans and reports.
• Compare structural test results to analytical models (test vs Finite Element Model).
• Develop stress analysis tools and methodologies.
• Support multi-disciplinary configuration development and trade studies.
• Interface with materials & processes, structural test laboratories, flight test, manufacturing and customers/regulation authorities.
• Review, guide and support programs for new, supplemental and experimental certification under FAR Part 23 sub part C & D.
• Mentor junior team members.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays: All full-time employees will receive 8 paid holidays per year. Full-time non-exempt employees receive an extra floater holiday per year.
• Paid Sick time: All full-time and part-time employees will receive 40 sick hours per year or minimum sick time required by the state.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees