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Virgin Galactic · 2 days ago

Stress Engineer II

Tustin, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$86K/yr - $131K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Performs structural analysis to provide analytical definition and/or ensure structural integrity of components, assemblies, and systems

Reviews, updates, and creates engineering analytical definition of said components and assemblies (analysis documentation)

Develops and/or utilizes finite element models (global and discrete)

Plays an integral role in the workflow release process for structural design

Supports review of manufacturing plans and procedures to ensure compliance with design and load requirements

Supports the creation of structural component and system test plans which will be used to verify manufacturing and testing

Develops standardized analysis criteria and templates

May mentor more junior team members

Qualification

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Structural AnalysisMaterial PropertiesStaticsLoad PathsMicrosoft OfficeTeamworkCommunicationFinite Element ModelingFEMAPFatigue & Damage Tolerance analysisLiaison / MRB activitiesAerospace stress applicationsManufacturing-based ERP systemsOracleDesign of flight vehiclesCFR 14Part 400Part 23Part 25NASA

Required

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a concentration in a relevant Engineering discipline

Minimum 3 years’ prior experience in structural analysis of aerospace structure

Solid understanding of material properties & behavior, statics / free body diagrams, and structural load paths.

Strong teamwork and coordination skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of tools, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred

Previous experience with Finite Element Modeling is highly desired

Previous experience with FEMAP is a strong plus

Knowledge of and / or experience with Fatigue & Damage Tolerance analysis is a strong plus

Prior experience performing liaison / MRB activities in aerospace stress applications is a plus

Experience with manufacturing-based ERP systems, such as Oracle is a plus

Experience with the design of flight vehicles or vehicle systems to a set of requirements or standards such as CFR 14, Part 400, Part 23 and 25, military or NASA is highly desired