Responsibilities:

• The Propeller Systems Engineering group is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer to support new and legacy propeller products. Work involves performing Finite Element Analysis and damage tolerance analyses on various propeller products (domes, yokes, hubs, bolted joints and control housings) and assessing for static and fatigue requirements.
• Initial assignment will be to lead analysis activities for the establishment of a propeller system major inspection interval (perform FEA/damage tolerance analyses, identify any component tests needed, etc.).
• Additional typical design activities for both primary structure and control system components to be performed as workload demand evolves
• The position is working onsite at our Windsor Locks CT facility Candidate Roles may involve:
• Supporting military and commercial propeller platforms.
• Provide analytical support for preliminary & detailed design, through development, validation, certification and operational service.
• Perform product structural static and fatigue analyses with damage tolerance considerations either via FEA or classical methods.
• Develop and document analysis conclusions to establish relevant design requirements and/or not to exceed in service limits. This may be supported by available analysis, test, past service data, and engineering judgement.
• Support propeller system in-service investigations.
• Coordinate with others to advance technology and improve engineering standard work processes/methods.
• Generate reports for engineering work performed based on analysis and test activities.
• Interact with internal customers, external customers, vendors and suppliers.
• Participate on multi-discipline teams to provide design solutions that balance customer requirements for durability, performance, cost and weight.
• Participate in internal and external product design engineering teams and reviews.
• Coordinate and work regularly with engineering, in both Windsor Locks, CT and Figeac, France as well as MRO's and program office.
• Occasional domestic and international travel required to support maintainers, suppliers, customers, and aircraft operators.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Preferred Experience/Qualifications The preferred requirements for this position include:
• 10 years of structural analysis experience with MSC Software (Nastran/Patran), NX Nastran or equivalent FEA software package
• 5 years of design and analysis experience of aerospace structural components
• Experience with Siemens NX/Unigraphics or similar CAD software
• Experience with stress-life fatigue analysis
• Experience with analysis of bolted joints
• Experience with Damage Tolerance Analysis (NASGRO) is a plus
• Advanced experience with non-linear FEA models including assembly models with contact, plasticity, and large deformation. Modal and dynamic response analysis is a plus.
• Experience in one or more computer programming languages (e.g. MATLAB, Python, Fortran). Experience with Fortran is a plus
• Experience with structural analysis workflow optimization
• Experience in the use of typical Microsoft Office programs
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to present to customers, operators, and levels of leadership internally & externally.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 (GD&T dimensioning and tolerancing)

Education:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience