Senior Stress Engineer

About the Role

Join an innovative aerospace engineering organization developing advanced spacecraft and mission-critical structural systems for next-generation space and defense applications. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Senior Stress Engineer who is passionate about structural analysis, composite materials, and solving complex engineering challenges. In this role, you'll lead structural analysis efforts for aerospace hardware, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to evaluate component performance, support product development, and ensure structural integrity throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis of carbon fiber components, bonded joints, sandwich panels, and metallic secondary structures
• Own stress analysis activities for a wide variety of aerospace components and assemblies from concept through production
• Develop finite element models and perform structural analyses to validate design performance and reliability
• Present technical analysis, recommendations, and engineering solutions to cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test engineers to optimize structural designs and improve manufacturability
• Support product development by providing structural guidance throughout design, qualification, and production
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on structural analysis activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of structural or stress analysis experience within aerospace or other highly engineered industries (senior-level candidates with 10+ years of experience are encouraged to apply)
• Expert knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and structural mechanics
• Experience analyzing composite structures, including carbon fiber components, bonded joints, sandwich panels, and composite assemblies
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to present technical findings to multidisciplinary teams
• Experience leading technical efforts or mentoring junior engineers

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced experience using FEMAP, NASTRAN, and related finite element analysis software
• Experience developing automation tools or API scripts to improve analysis workflows
• Proficiency performing closed-form stress analysis for bolted joints and structural component sizing
• Experience supporting component design using 3D CAD software such as Creo
• Familiarity with structural design trade studies and collaboration with mechanical design engineers

Why Join?

• Work on advanced aerospace structures supporting next-generation space and defense programs
• Solve complex engineering challenges involving composite and metallic structural systems
• Collaborate with highly skilled multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the complete product lifecycle
• Influence product performance through innovative structural analysis and design optimization
• Join a fast-paced engineering environment that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning

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