Composite Stress Engineer Job in Mojave 93501, California US
Main Purpose of the Role
TSC is seeking a first-rate aerospace Composite Stress Analyst Engineer with experience in composite vehicle design, stress analysis, composite repairs, and production manufacturing. The first task of this role will be to review stress reports and finite element models developed by Scaled Composites to determine revised margins based on updated vehicle weights and design modifications. The composite stress analyst will also compile analysis, reports, models, and margins into standardized formats for upload into TSC’s product data manager. The second task will be to support the design engineering staff with stress analysis as weight reduction opportunities are identified or as design reinforcements are identified to handle increased vehicle weights. The stress analyst is ultimately responsible for ensuring the vehicle structural design meets the customer mission requirements with positive margins of safety.
Key Components
Reviews, updates, and compiles engineering analytical definition of structural components and assemblies based on records from the prototype build project.
Develops standardized analysis criteria and templates.
Plays an integral role in the work flow release process for all structural designs.
Supports review of manufacturing plans and procedures to ensure compliance with design and loads requirements.
Supports the creation of structural test plans which will be used to verify manufacturing processes meet design intent and requirements.
Key Requirements
Experience in aircraft or spacecraft composite fabrication, design, and analysis processes.
Knowledge of composites manufacturing and sizing of composite structures using FEA models, including pre and post processing of NASTRAN models and associated sizing of composite structures
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a concentration in a relevant Engineering discipline.
Minimum 5 years or more of applicable experience in the analysis of structural systems using strength of materials and finite element based methods.
Experience with free-body diagrams and classical stress analysis techniques.
Hands-on experience with composites part fabrication and assembly processes and proficiency in FEMAP a plus.
Pilot, aircraft homebuilding and rapid prototyping experience a strong plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Strong team player.
Excellent computer skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of FAA part 25 FARs is a plus.
Experience with manufacturing-based ERP systems, such as Oracle, is a plus.
Applicants must be “U.S. persons” as defined by the ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).