Tata Technologies · 1 hour ago
Lead Stress Analysis Engineer
Alabama
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expTata Technologies is seeking a Lead Stress Analysis Engineer to lead and manage the static analysis of fuselage and wing structures for utility aircraft. The role requires deep expertise in metallic and composite stress analysis, DFEM/GFEM modelling, certification compliance, and weight optimization while mentoring junior stress engineers and driving collaboration across design, loads, and manufacturing functions.
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Responsibilities
Lead static stress analysis for fuselage and wing structures under multiple load conditions
Define analysis strategy, allocate tasks, and review work of stress engineering teams
Develop and validate DFEM/GFEM models to support structural integrity assessments
Approve stress reports, justification dossiers, and certification documentation
Provide technical leadership in material allowable, stress methods, and weight optimization
Review and validate hand calculations to cross-check FEM results
Support design reviews, trade-off studies, and structural improvement initiatives
Collaborate with Loads, Design, and Manufacturing teams to ensure design feasibility and producibility
Interface with certification authorities to align with FAR 23 / FAR 25 / FAR 27 requirements
Provide stress support during prototype build, ground tests, and flight test campaigns
Mentor and develop junior stress engineers, ensuring skill growth and knowledge transfer
Qualification
Required
10–15 years of experience in aerospace structural stress analysis
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering (Master's degree preferred)
Proven expertise in FEM tools (NASTRAN, PATRAN, HyperMesh, or equivalent)
Well versed with composite design principles & evaluating using FEM & FEA
Strong knowledge of DFEM/GFEM meshing and validation methodologies
In-depth understanding of both metallic and composite structural behavior
Hands-on experience in classical hand calculations and analytical stress methods
Familiarity with aerospace certification requirements (FAR 23, FAR 25, FAR 27)
Strong project management, leadership, and technical review skills
Excellent technical writing and presentation skills for customer and authority engagement
Preferred
Experience on commercial aircraft, business jets, or eVTOL/UAV platforms
Company
Tata Technologies
Tata Technologies is a product engineering and digital services company that provides product development solutions for manufacturers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$553.77MKey Investors
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