Stress Analyst

Innova Solutions•Tulsa, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Innova Solutions has a client that is immediately hiring for a Stress Analyst. This is a full-time contract position with a duration of 6+ months, located in Tulsa, OK. As a Stress Analyst, you will be responsible for the structural analysis of aircraft modifications, including design support and preparation of technical documentation necessary to ensure airworthiness. This involves determining stress levels in primary and secondary aircraft structure, systems, and equipment resulting from applied and induced loads. You will compare these stresses with material properties to predict failure and structural instabilities, considering applicable failure theories. Additionally, this position will support stress liaison activities for an aircraft undergoing significant modifications in Waco, TX. While travel to Waco for critical liaison activities is not expected, it may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, Mechanical or other related engineering field with four (4-10+) years aircraft stress analysis experience or a master’s degree in aerospace, Mechanical or other related engineering field with two (2) year’s aircraft stress analysis experience
Familiarity with FAA (Part 23 or 25) or military aircraft airworthiness design approach, certification process, and requirements
Good computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Must be able to travel from Tulsa to Waco, TX if required.
Must be able to obtain a security clearance.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and have general knowledge of computers.
Good verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Finite element modeling with commercial software, Siemans FEMAP or PATRAN / NASTRAN
Automating calculations using VBA in Excel or another programming language
Reviewing engineering design data with CAD and PLM software, including NX and Teamcenter
Structural substantiation of aircraft structure with classical analysis
Results-oriented, empowering leader with direct experience exceling in a matrixed environment
Experience analyzing composite structure
Experience in MatLab a plus.
Experience with FAA and/or Military certification requirements.

Responsibilities

Responsible for structural analysis of aircraft modifications, including design support, and preparation of technical documentation necessary to ensure airworthiness.
Determination of stress levels in primary and secondary aircraft structure, systems, and equipment resulting from applied and induced loads.
Comparison of these stresses with material properties to predict failure and structural instabilities given due consideration to applicable failure theories.
Support stress liaison activities for an aircraft being heavily modified in Waco, TX.
Generate free body diagrams and calculate internal loads and stresses.