Senior Structural Analyst

Archer Aviation • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

The position involves performing trade studies, deriving requirements, and establishing the overall vehicle configuration based on those requirements. The candidate will complete hand calculations and FEM analysis of primary and secondary aerospace structures, develop company standards for model creation, strength checks, and analysis report generation. Additionally, the role includes compiling documentation of stress analysis to support the release of engineering drawings and documents, mentoring designers and junior structural analysts in best practices, and providing technical guidance on design concepts considering risk, cost, and performance. The candidate will perform stress analysis using Finite Element Methods for various conditions to support program design, fabrication, testing, and structural integrity activities. They will also support test execution and analyze results to ensure designs meet requirements and specifications, and write detailed structural substantiation reports for FAA airworthiness approvals.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicle or powertrain structures
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering field, M.S. preferred
• Proven experience with stress, fatigue, and/or damage tolerance analysis on both metallic and/or composite structures
• Experience in performing structural analysis via a combination of classical hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis
• Able to develop free-body diagrams for internal and reaction load derivation, and strength analysis
• Proficient in one or more of the following analysis codes: Nastran, Optistruct, Ansys, Abaqus, LS-Dyna
• Strong understanding of FEM modeling techniques (boundary conditions, bolted connections, contact, verification methods, etc)
• Knowledge of fatigue/fracture (AFGRO/NASGRO, spectra development, NDE methods, damage tolerance)
• Self-starter, team player, and desire to work in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of FAA aircraft certification requirements for Part 23 / Part 27 aircraft
• Experience with development and/or qualification testing
• Familiar with classical aerospace sizing methods (ex: Bruhn, Niu, Roark)
• Experience in process automation using scripting languages such as Matlab and Python

Responsibilities

• Perform trade studies, requirements derivation, and establish the overall vehicle configuration based on requirements
• Complete hand calc and FEM analysis of primary and secondary aerospace structures
• Develop company standards for model creation, strength checks, and analysis report generation
• Compile documentation of stress analysis to support release of engineering drawings and documents
• Work closely with and mentor designers and junior structural analysts in stress/stability/fracture analysis best practices
• Provide technical guidance on design concepts (risk vs. cost vs. performance)
• Perform stress analysis using Finite Element Methods for static, dynamic, fatigue, and/or damage tolerance to support program design, fabrication, testing, and/or structural integrity activities
• Support test execution and analyze test results to validate and verify that designs meet requirements and specifications
• Write detailed structural substantiation reports and other technical reports as required in order to obtain FAA airworthiness approvals

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees