Lead, Aircraft Stress Engineer

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Job Code: 32154
Job Location: Waco, TX (Onsite)
Job Schedule: 9/80

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Harris MMG Division is seeking an experienced Aircraft Stress Engineer for our onsite aircraft modification facility located in Waco, TX. We offer competitive benefits and a generous relocation package for those who qualify.

• Predict internal stresses and structural instabilities in aircraft structure.
• Generate free-body diagrams of structural load paths.
• Determine reaction forces, calculate internal loads, and develop shear and moment diagrams.
• Document and report analysis results.
• Coordinate with Mechanical Design team to help develop structural load path concepts, and to size structural dimensions and features.
• Review and approve structural engineering drawings as part of the release process.
• Mentor less experienced stress analysts.
• Automate repetitive analytical tasks.
• Work in a collaborative team environment, as a member of the larger Flight Sciences Group, and across all disciplines within an integrated project team.
• Thorough understand industry-standard classical hand analysis methods.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Ability to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required to meet business objectives.
• Ability to travel as necessary.

• Bachelor's Degree (BSME, BSAE, BSCE) and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree (MSME, MSAE) and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Finite-Element Modeling (FEM).

• Experience with MSC PATRAN/NASTRAN, or FEMAP is preferred.
• Experience analyzing composite structures.
• Experience in Matlab or Mathcad.
• Experience with FAA and/or Military Airworthiness requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and have general computer knowledge.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

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• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Software Development