Stress Engineer (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies • Chula Vista, CA

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About The Position

The Stress Engineer at RTX Corporation is responsible for ensuring the structural integrity, safety, and performance of components and systems through advanced analytical techniques. This role involves performing finite element analysis (FEA), evaluating materials, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize designs and ensure compliance with industry standards. The position plays a critical role in product safety and reliability, contributing to the overall success of aerospace projects.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status)
• 1 or more years of experience with structural analysis (classical hand analysis and finite element skills)
• 1 or more years of experience with FEM/FEA (Finite Element Modeling/Analysis) software
• 1 or more years of experience with technical writing

Nice To Haves

• Basic NASTRAN/Hypermesh or equivalent
• Basic CATIA or equivalent
• Aerospace structural analysis experience

Responsibilities

• Ensuring designs meet applicable industry standards and requirements (e.g., FAA, EASA)
• Creating detailed finite element models (FEM) of structures using tools such as NASTRAN, PATRAN, or HYPERMESH
• Validating models against experimental data to ensure reliability
• Performing static (linear or non-linear) analyses via classical or FEA solutions to evaluate stresses, strains, displacements, and overall structural behavior on either composite and metallic components
• Ensuring appropriate material selection to achieve structural integrity, efficiency and durability
• Collaborating with design and manufacturing teams to integrate structural considerations into the overall product design
• Generating clear presentations, and analysis results for stakeholders
• Preparing certification reports and analysis documentation for regulatory authorities
• Participating in continuous improvement activities and events
• Performing other duties as required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree