Senior Stress Engineer
Core
Senior Stress Engineer performing static structural and stress analysis on aircraft components (wings, fuselage, empennage) to ensure airworthiness and safety.
Role type
Senior IC stress engineer (aerospace)
Builds
Aircraft structural components and systems
Domain
Aerospace engineering
Required skills
static stress analysis, classical hand calculations, FEA/FEM tools, metallic/composite structure assessment, aircraft load path analysis, stress report generation, airworthiness certification knowledge
Preferred skills
wings/fuselage/empennage specialization, structural test correlation, design optimization
Technologies
FEA/FEM tools
Responsibilities
Perform static structural and stress analysis across aircraft structures; Build, develop and assess Finite Element Models (FEM/FEA); Analyse structural loading conditions (flight, ground, pressure); Carry out structural substantiation and produce stress reports; Assess structural margins and recommend engineering solutions; Work with Design and Manufacturing Engineers to optimize designs; Support structural testing activities and result interpretation; Provide technical input into engineering drawings and design modifications; Support certification activities and demonstrate compliance with airworthiness requirements; Investigate structural issues and provide technical recommendations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC (via careerplan.io/jobs/744000152424336-senior-stress-engineer-at-alten)