Systems Stress Analyst - Job at Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation in Bridgeport, WV

Systems Stress Analyst

Bridgeport, WV

Posted 6 days ago

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Job Description

Systems Stress Analyst

Position Overview

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Systems Stress Analyst to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Responsibilities

-Supervise, lead, and/or perform system analysis using hand calculations and/or finite element analysis methods such as ANSYS, Patran, NASTRAN, or other commercial or developed solvers for a variety of aircraft systems
-Support the design and analysis of air vehicle subsystems, including but not limited to landing gear, steering, braking, flight control actuation, hydraulic systems, mechanisms, ECS, and ground service equipment.
-Lead and/or make valuable contributions to a stress analysis team: discuss solutions and resolve issues for complex, multi-disciplinary problems and produce governing documentation to guide process
-Perform analysis, modeling, and simulation to define and verify requirements for subsystems and components
-Communicate information about vehicle subsystem design, requirements, and performance between the design team, management, customer, subcontractors, and vendors at design reviews, technical meetings, and technical program reviews

Minimum Requirements

-Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.
-At least 5 years of relevant experience in the aerospace industry (or equivalent combination of technical education and experience).
-Demonstrated experience with detailed analysis and sizing of aircraft systems using finite element models and classical hand analysis techniques.
-Experience with engineering analysis software such as ANSYS, MATLAB, FEMAP, NASTRAN, Patran, etc.
-Experience with CAD software (CATIA V5 preferred)
-Experience conducting stress analysis on metallic components and structure
-Effective English written and communication skills.
-Must be a U.S. Person.

Preferred Requirements

-Master's degree or equivalent Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline
-Experience leading the development of aerospace systems, from conceptual design through production.
-Ability to effectively build and lead small teams.
-Experience conducting stress analysis on composite components and structure
-Experience with project management.
-Experience with system engineering processes, including but not limited to requirements development, system safety analysis (FHA, FTA, FMEA development), and reliability analysis.
-Experience with multi-body dynamics analysis, and/or thermal analysis.

Physical Requirements

-Candidates must be able to support occasional travel within the US

Salary Range (Annualized USD)

Minimum Range: $68,000.00 to $120,000.00
Maximum Range: $84,000.00 to $150,000.00

Aurora Company Overview Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora's innovation is combined with Boeing's size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Aurora Total Rewards At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Aurora Flight Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Summary

Company

Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

5+ years