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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 1 day ago

Stress Engineer

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$106K/yr - $190K/yr

7+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking a Staff Stress Engineer to join their Airframe Integrity Group, responsible for resolving engineering problems and performing structural analysis of aircraft components.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Supports operation of engineering systems by evaluating and interpreting needs and problems and develops effective approaches to resolving those issues

Responsible for performing structural analysis of aircraft components, assemblies, and systems while working as an integrated team for design studies

Structural analysis includes calculation of loads, stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and vibration analysis

Evaluate structural integrity of aircraft structures by way of classical hand and finite element methods

Generate documentation to report analysis and test results to support airworthiness certification

Qualification

Finite Element AnalysisStructural AnalysisMatlabComposite Material BehaviorVibration AnalysisFatigue AnalysisProject LeadershipCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeamworkCustomer Focused

Required

Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Must have at least 8 years of working experience using Finite Element analysis tools like Hypermesh, FEMAP/NASTRAN, and/or ABAQUS

Knowledge of composite material behavior, laminate theory, and analysis

Demonstrates an extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership

Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment

Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals

Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems

Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment

Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required