Stress Senior Engineer, Bombardier Defense

Bombardier•Wichita, KS

36d

About The Position

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world's peak-performing aircraft for the world's most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together. Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

Requirements

You must have a Bachelor of Science degree or above in Engineering from an accredited University.
You must have a minimum of 10 years engineering experience in stress analysis.
You must have proficiency in FEM tools (i.e. Patran and Nastran).
You must have proficiency with all Microsoft Office software applications.
You have proficiency with CATIA V5.
You have an understanding of civil aircraft certification rules and experience in certification procedures.
You must have excellent communication and listening skills, and the ability to interface constructively and effectively in a cross functional team environment.
You must be able to work independently and efficiently multitask.
You must have a good understanding of aircraft structural load path and have experience with analysis methodologies for various primary and secondary structural components.
You are eligible to view and handle ITAR material.

Responsibilities

Perform structural analysis using classical hand analysis methods and finite element analysis on metallic and non-metallic structure
Understands customer requirements and prepares formal, controlled engineering documentation (i.e. structural analysis reports, specifications, etc.)
Prepares and presents design review material in support of technical interchange meetings with suppliers and external/internal customers
Review designs for preliminary sizing of structural reinforcements and load path definition for structural modifications
Support design process from preliminary/conceptual design through critical/detail design
Write structural substantiation reports that meet technical requirements for the program and certifying authority (FAA/EASA/MIL cert)
Assess primary structure, secondary structure, and flight test installations from a static strength perspective
Perform fatigue and damage tolerance assessments based on customer's mission profile requirements