Sr Associate, Structural Engineering (Greenville, TX)

L3Harris • Greenville, NC

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About The Position

L3Harris is seeking qualified individuals to join our Aeronautical Systems Engineering team as a Stress Engineer. In this role, you will perform analysis of aircraft structure using classical and finite element analysis methods to develop free body diagrams, calculate internal loads and stresses, and write margins of safety for static strength. You will lead a small team of other stress engineers by mentoring them on technical problems and managing their budget and schedule performance. You will also support the development of engineering estimates for bids and provide input for a monthly labor forecast for your team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience
• Good computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• The ability to analyze the static strength of aircraft structure with classical and finite element methods
• Able to travel to and from flight line and work in aircraft hangar environments (some positions will require the ability to board/exit aircraft)
• Willingness to travel
• Able to hold DoD clearance at the Secret level

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MSC Nastran and Femap
• Experience with NX and Teamcenter
• Skilled in automating calculations using VBA in Excel or another programming language

Responsibilities

• Use classical hand analysis and create finite element models to predict internal loads, displacements, and stresses for complex structure
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop aircraft modifications and installations and ensure the design meets airworthiness requirements
• Generate free body diagrams and calculate internal loads and stresses
• Develop structural tests and post-process the results to establish allowable strength data
• Document structural analysis in formal reports to show compliance with airworthiness requirements
• Manage personal work to stay within scope, budget, and schedule for assigned tasks
• Mentor and lead other engineers in performing structural analysis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees