What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airframe Stress Analysis Engineer position at Butler Aerospace & Defense?
Airframe Stress Analysis Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Airframe Stress Analysis Engineer to join our team at Butler Aerospace and Defense. As a key member of our engineering department, you will be responsible for designing and analyzing airframe structures using advanced finite element methods.
Key Responsibilities:
- Satisfy static strength, stiffness, stability margin, fatigue life, damage tolerance, durability, thermal performance, load distribution, failure modes and effects, and other requirements.
- Create detailed Finite Element Models (FEM) of components and assemblies using appropriate modeling practices.
- Resolve various complex structures and loading environments by applying free body diagrams, various classical analysis techniques, and other idealized models.
- Support manufacturing and testing of components and sub-systems, interpreting technical data, and assisting in product improvements.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required. Major in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is preferred.
- Multiple levels of experience will be considered with at least 5 years of airframe stress analysis experience.
- Must have experience with NASTRAN and at least one analysis pre/post-processor including but not limited to: PATRAN, HyperWorks, Femap.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and ability to articulate technical data and concepts to a wide audience of individuals of different technical backgrounds.
