Stress Engineer / Aviation Structural Analyst

Job DescriptionJob Description

MDSA Aerospace has an opening for a Aviation Structural Analyst in the Philadelphia Suburbs Region. This is an exciting opportunity where you will apply your knowledge and experience to developing an airborne communication system.

The Aviation Structural Analyst will work within the project team or independently to perform various analyses tasks including static stress analysis, dynamic analysis, CFD, fatigue and damage tolerance analysis. Work closely with Mechanical Engineering Design team providing design solutions for aircraft modifications.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Aviation Structural Analyst participates within a Project team to integrate complex systems into airborne vehicles. Tasking includes:

• Perform static analysis using classical hand analysis and finite element models
• Perform standard stress and strain calculation by hand
• Perform standard buckling calculations by hand
• Ability to perform above above calculations using Mathcad software and produce reports
• Develop loads/stresses using finite element models ranging from coarse air vehicle models to fastener level break-out models.
• Analyze aircraft's primary and secondary structure. Analysis may include new mods and/or rework of existing structure (repairs).
• Static and dynamic analysis experience
• Experience with F&DT analysis
• Use Finite Element Software pre- and post-processors such as FEMAP and NX/Nastran
• Use CAD Software including CREO, SolidWorks, AutoCAD Inventor, SolidWorks, and Fusion 360 to create and support customer-supplied design
• Full responsibility for analysis tasks
• Provide timely communications on significant issues and/or project developments to Manager
• Document technical data generated by the assigned project, consistent with engineering policies and procedures
• Develop reports that demonstrate that designs satisfy all relevant design requirements
• Ensure completeness and quality of deliveries
• Develop instructions, procedures, and recommendations for modification/installation and repair work.
• Applies area of specialty to design, develop and implement creative and innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Provide liaison support for mechanical and structural development and installation.
• Strive for continuous process improvements and increasing efficiencies in execution and delivery with safety as a priority.
• Ensure the highest quality service, safety standards, and performance to exceed customer satisfaction.
• Additional tasking as assigned by management

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of related experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of four (4) years of aviation related experience
• Minimum of four (4) years performing static and dynamic stress
• Minimum of two (2) years of F&DT experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of Mathcad experience
• Excellent communications skills to interface with Project team members.
• Proficient knowledge of computer systems and CAD software packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
• Proficient knowledge of Finite Element Software as FEMAP and NX/Nastran
• Experience with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification processes and requirements, including Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), Organizational Design Authority (ODA), and other regulatory certification and airworthiness requirements. Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration FARs.
• Experience and solid foundation of PDM & Configuration Management (CM) practices.

MDSA Aerospace offers competitive pay and benefits.

External Referral Bonus: No

Potential for Telework: No

Relocation Expenses: No

Daily Per diem: No

Daily Housing: No

Clearance Level Required: None

Travel: up to 25%

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day

Requisition Category: Professional

Job Family: Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job Type: Contract

Pay: Up to $90.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Philadelphia Suburbs Region: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Stress analysis: 4 years (Preferred)
• F&DT: 2 years (Preferred)
• FEA: 4 years (Preferred)
• Mathcad: 4 years (Preferred
• Aviation: 4 years (Required)
• Federal Aviation Administration: 4 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

This is a contract to direct position.  Evaluation after 6 months.

Company DescriptionMDSA Aerospace, located in Exton, PA, provides engineering, certification, and technical services and specializes in design engineering (includes 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation) for military & commercial aircraft projects and products, aircraft avionics upgrades, aircraft modification Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Certification planning and execution, structural and electrical design, structures analysis, systems integration, and aircraft interior updates. Our solutions support critical aviation and non-aviation mission project requirements for domestic and foreign governments, select corporations, and individuals in the private sector nationwide and globally.Company DescriptionMDSA Aerospace, located in Exton, PA, provides engineering, certification, and technical services and specializes in design engineering (includes 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation) for military & commercial aircraft projects and products, aircraft avionics upgrades, aircraft modification Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Certification planning and execution, structural and electrical design, structures analysis, systems integration, and aircraft interior updates. Our solutions support critical aviation and non-aviation mission project requirements for domestic and foreign governments, select corporations, and individuals in the private sector nationwide and globally.]]>