Stress Engineer

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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 can solve problems better, faster. This multi‑dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large‑scale challenges across aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi‑tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, innovators driven to design, develop and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. We value those who persistently pursue improvement and help a team of remarkably diverse engineers to build a brighter future. We seek achievers and courageous challenge‑crushers with the following characteristics and skills.

We have an immediate opening for a Stress Engineer at our aerospace location in Chula Vista, CA
. The primary function of this position is to perform structural analysis of in‑service aircraft nacelle allowable damages and repairs.

• Utilize hand calculations, Finite Element Analysis, and other tools to perform structural stress substantiation.
• Provide technical recommendations to repair engineers and document analysis methodology, assumptions, and results.
• Collaborate with others, train up‑and‑coming engineers, and review their work.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement solutions.

• BS degree in Mechanical, Structural or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in Structural Analysis or Stress Engineering.
• Experience analyzing composite laminate and metallic components, preferably in aerospace structures.
• Knowledge of allowable damages and repairs for metallic and composite aircraft structures.
• Proficiency with FEA tools, preferably MSC NASTRAN / PATRAN.
• Proficiency with mathematical and data software, e.g. MS Excel, MS Access, Mathcad.

Pay Range: $92,000 – $95,000

Compensation decisions are based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job‑related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

This role is an on‑site position located in Chula Vista, California
.

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation to meet the required working hours.
• Work in a shop floor environment, which may include extensive walking and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Travel requirements: No travel is required.