Aerostructures Stress Engineering Lead

As a Senior Aerospace Stress Engineer, you will be responsible for performing detailed static analysis on aerostructures, including wings, fuselage, landing gear, floor beams, doors, and other aircraft components using classical hand calculations. Additionally, you will utilize Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software such as HYPERMESH, NASTRAN, and PATRAN to model and analyze structural performance under various loading conditions. Your role will involve ensuring compliance with aerospace industry standards, including FAA, EASA, and military regulations, and actively participating in design reviews. Experience with Airbus and Boeing aircraft structures is considered an added advantage. You will be tasked with developing and validating analytical methods using Excel and Macros techniques to predict the behavior of structural components. Working closely with design engineers, you will provide input on material selection, design changes, and manufacturing processes to optimize structural performance, minimize weight, and maintain safety standards. Furthermore, you will lead the preparation of technical reports and documentation to communicate analysis results, design recommendations, and compliance to regulatory bodies and customers. This includes preparing certification standard reports with detailed explanations of procedures followed for analyzing a structure to support Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR). Mitigations and summarizing Reserve factor should be included in the report. As a mentor, you will provide guidance to junior engineers and analysts. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as materials, design, and systems, will be essential to ensure integrated, efficient, and safe structural designs. Your responsibilities will also include identifying and addressing structural performance risks, providing solutions to enhance overall reliability and performance of aerostructures. You will participate in customer-facing discussions and presentations related to structural design and analysis. Conducting optimization studies to enhance structural efficiency, reduce weight, and improve manufacturability of fuselage components will be part of your role. Exploring design alternatives to achieve optimal performance is also a key aspect of your responsibilities. To qualify for this position, you should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, along with 10+ years of experience in stress analysis and design of aerostructures, preferably in the aerospace industry. In-depth knowledge of structural analysis methods, including finite element modeling (FEM), classical hand calculations, and failure theories is required. Proficiency in FEA tools such as NASTRAN, PATRAN, or HYPERMESH is essential. You should possess a strong understanding of aerospace materials, including composites, metals, and advanced alloys, as well as familiarity with aircraft systems and the integration of structures with other aircraft systems. Knowledge of aerospace loads and regulatory standards and certifications (e.g., FAA, EASA) is also necessary. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously are important for success in this role. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and presentations, will be crucial. Additionally, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment is essential for this position.,