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L3Harris Technologies · 2 days ago

Lead, Aircraft Stress Engineer

Waco, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is a trusted disruptor in the defense industry, dedicated to providing end-to-end technology solutions for national security. They are seeking an experienced Aircraft Stress Engineer to perform structural analyses on aircraft structures, lead a team of analysts, and mentor less experienced engineers.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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 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

Qualification

Aircraft StructuresFinite-Element ModelingStatic Stress AnalysisMSC PATRAN/NASTRANMatlabFAA AirworthinessCommunication skills

Required

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)

Must be a US citizen

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