Stress Analyst Engineer

Job Description

In partnership with our client, a leading aerospace organization, PDS Tech Commercial is looking to fill a Stress Analyst Engineer role for an amazing opportunity in Appleton, WI.

Responsibilities include: performing stress analysis and related activities for new and derivative designs of interior furnishings and amenities as part of outfitting new aircraft. This includes review of Engineering models and drawings, preparing load calculations, and writing stress reports in collaboration with the Structural Engineering group and Structural AR's providing approvals.

Example designs include: custom cabinetry such as galleys, lavatories, closets, and other storage compartments, interior peripheries, water/waste systems, entertainment equipment installations, and seating installations.

Analysis of airframe modifications to meet the requirements of interior installation may also be involved. Additional responsibilities include aircraft level analysis such as decompression and floor loading analysis. Analysis is done utilizing Classical hand analysis and Finite Element Modeling using FEMAP with Nastran.

Essential Functions:

• Makes technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities.
• Applies advanced technical principles, theories and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge.
• Leads the development of innovative principles and ideas.
• Acts independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize technical product, cost and schedule requirements.
• Works under consultative direction; uses independent judgment to accomplish objectives.
• Conceives and plans investigation of broad areas of importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Thirteen (13) years specific technical discipline or fifteen (15) years broad engineering experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelor's. Experience credit considered for related advanced degrees limited to 2 years for Master's and 4 years for PhD in fields applicable to this job.
• Must have working knowledge of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14
  
  CFR – especially Chapter I, Part 25), as it pertains to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulation procedures and the STC process as it relates to certification of Aircraft Interiors. Candidates should have a sufficient knowledge of AutoCAD and CATIA V5 to adequately review Engineering designs. Must be proficient in FEMAP and NASTRAN. Must have excellent communication and report writing skills.

Pay Details: 91.27 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan.

In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled