Structures Stress Engineer 1 (Onsite)
About The Position
This entry-level position is ideal for early-career engineers looking to build a strong technical foundation in structural analysis, finite element modeling, aerospace requirements, and design/manufacturing fundamentals. Working under the mentorship of experienced analysts, you will contribute to the development and verification of composite and metallic aerospace structures while gaining exposure to regulatory requirements and industry-standard analysis tools. The focus is on building continuous improvement fundamentals, developing FEM/Loads skills, analyzing simple subcomponents, and learning requirements, design, and manufacturing processes. This role is onsite, in Chula Vista, California. This role may be eligible for relocation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) obtained prior to start.
- U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status).
- Fundamental understanding of structural analysis concepts.
- Academic or internship exposure to FEA tools. Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Structural, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering (or related field).
- Hands‑on exposure to NASTRAN, Patran, Hypermesh, or similar FEA tools.
- Basic understanding of CAD software such as CATIA.
- Previous internship or co‑op experience in aerospace or analysis roles.
Responsibilities
- Develop core skills in classical structural analysis and introductory finite element analysis (FEA).
- Create and support basic finite element models (FEM) using tools such as NASTRAN, PATRAN, or Hypermesh.
- Analyze simple subcomponents under supervision, evaluating stresses, strains, and displacement behavior.
- Assist in validating FEM results against test data to ensure reliability.
- Support material selection efforts and learn the fundamentals of composite and metallic structural behavior.
- Build understanding of design and manufacturing processes relevant to aerospace structures.
- Develop familiarity with requirements documents (TRD) and certification standards such as FAA/EASA.
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, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy 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 Program, 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
