Sr. Structural Aerospace Engineer

Quest Global•Rockford, IL

About The Position

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries. We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we're eager to hear from you. The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Structural Engineering or a related field
5+ years of Aerospace exerience preferred
Significant experience in structural analysis and design
Proficiency in engineering software such as ANSYS, ABAQUS and Siemens NX (Unigraphics) CAD
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong understanding of structural mechanics, dynamics, and material science, with the ability to interpret complex results.

Responsibilities

Perform structural/stress analysis using a combination of hand calculations and finite element analysis
Perform structural dynamic analysis, including rotor dynamics, torsional system dynamic analysis, and environmental equivalence.
Work with designers to incorporate analysis findings, influence load paths, and optimize structural designs for strength, weight, and manufacturability.
Analyzing failure modes, supporting test programs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements
Support structural testing, ensuring designs meet regulatory standards, and communicating findings to cross-functional teams.
Provide technical guidance on design concepts (risk vs. cost vs. performance)
Compile documentation of stress analysis to support release of engineering drawings and documents
Support test execution and analyze test results to validate and verify that designs meet requirements and specifications