Senior Stress Analyst

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Senior Stress Analyst for a contract opportunity in Waco TX.

• Seeking a Subject Matter Expert with comprehensive knowledge of Aircraft Structures, focused on Static Stress, and in-depth knowledge of Stress Analysis methodology.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Finite-Element Modeling (FEM).
• Must be a US citizen.

• The Aircraft Stress Engineer will perform structural analyses on aircraft primary and secondary structures, using a mix of classical methods and finite-element modeling, considering all relevant failure modes to meet aircraft airworthiness requirements. Tasking includes design support and structural liaison.
• 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 an collaborative team environment, as a member of the larger Flight Sciences Group, and across all disciplines within an integrated project team.
• Thorough understanding of industry-standard classical hand analysis methods.
• Ability to work overtime as required to meet business objectives.

• 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.

• Accredited Bachelors 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.

• 9/80; 7:30-8am Start Time, OT likely.