Stress Analyst

Rate: $75/hr-$80/hr

This role supports the structural integrity of aircraft components through stress analysis, Finite Element Modeling, and engineering documentation. The engineer works with minimal oversight and often serves as a technical lead, supporting design, production, and in‑service programs.

• Perform static, fatigue, and damage‑tolerance analysis for metallic and composite structures.
• Conduct hand calculations and classical stress methods.

• Build and analyze complex FEMs using FEMAP/NASTRAN.
• Predict structural behavior under loads, pressure, and temperature.

• Partner with design teams to optimize structures.
• Prepare stress reports and documentation for FAA/regulatory compliance.
• Support MRB repairs and provide engineering dispositions.

• Compare and validate FEA predictions with physical test results.

• 5+ years of structural/stress analysis experience.
• Proficiency with FEMAP and NASTRAN for FEA.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics, materials, fatigue, and damage tolerance.
• Ability to perform hand calculations and classical stress methods.
• Experience with aircraft structures (metallic and/or composite).
• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering or equivalent years of experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Strong communication skills and experience writing formal stress reports.
• Eligibility to work onsite in Huntsville, Titusville, or Houston.