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Honda Aircraft Company · 4 days ago

Stress Engineer

Triad Area

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

Honda Aircraft Company is seeking an experienced Aerospace Stress Engineer with expertise in the analysis, certification, and testing of primary structures. The role involves conducting detailed stress analysis, preparing certification reports, and collaborating with FAA representatives.

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Responsibilities

Experience with stress analysis of composite primary structures (experience with metallic structures is highly desirable)

Conduct detailed stress analysis using both classical hand calculation methods (e.g., Bruhn, Peery, Roark, ESDU) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools

Prepare and author certification stress reports; collaborate with FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs)

Support and interpret structural testing activities

Clearly communicate and justify analysis methods, assumptions, and results to both internal teams and external stakeholders

Qualification

Stress analysisFinite Element AnalysisFAA DER certificationNASTRANFEMAP3D solid modelingMicrosoft Office SuitePythonVisual BasicMATLABAnalytical skillsCommunication skills

Required

Experience with stress analysis of composite primary structures (experience with metallic structures is highly desirable)

Conduct detailed stress analysis using both classical hand calculation methods (e.g., Bruhn, Peery, Roark, ESDU) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools

Prepare and author certification stress reports; collaborate with FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs)

Support and interpret structural testing activities

Clearly communicate and justify analysis methods, assumptions, and results to both internal teams and external stakeholders

Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering required

Expertise in Finite Element Analysis tools such as NASTRAN and FEMAP

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience with 3D solid modeling using CATIA V5—ability to manipulate and extract data from models

Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Visual Basic (VB), or MATLAB is a strong plus

Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors

Incumbents may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties

Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.)

Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties

Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions

Effectively communicate in Business English language

Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties

Pull, push, carry, lift or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing up to 50lbs or more during the work shift, with the use of Company provided 'reach assistance technology'

Preferred

FAA DER certification (14 CFR Part 23/25) is a significant plus but not required

Company

Honda Aircraft Company

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Honda Aircraft Company is the power that drove their innovations in aircraft design from thought to drawing board to flight.

Founded in 1986

Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.hondajet.com/

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