Stress Engineer

Overview

Design structural load paths, perform trade studies, and run FEM analyses for aerospace projects.

Key Responsibilities

• gfem modeling
• dfem development
• fem modeling
• load paths
• trade studies
• ipt collaboration

Tasks

-Create, manage, and run Global Finite Element Models (GFEM) for the stress team. -Develop and execute Detail Finite Element Models (DFEM). -Collaborate effectively in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment with design, fabrication, assembly, and other key functions. -Conduct trade studies to evaluate various design solutions and select the most weight-efficient concepts. -Create simple working Finite Element Models (FEM) for conceptual design work to validate design principles. -Develop structural load paths for early conceptual designs to meet high-level requirements.

Requirements

• fem
• femap
• 10+ yrs
• catia
• composite
• first principles

What You Bring

-Experience with finite element analysis (FEM) and Femap. -10+ years of experience preferred; candidates with 5-7 years of experience will also be considered. -Experience with conceptual design first principles analysis approaches for primary composite structures. -Utilize first principle approaches with a strong understanding of metallic and composite structures. -Proficiency in viewing Catia designs, stress analysis, and structural analysis. -Familiarity with unique analysis methodologies associated with composites. -Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, aerospace applications, and composite materials. -Knowledge of various composite structures failure modes and limitations.

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Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program -Short and long-term disability -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Medical, dental & vision -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Transportation benefits -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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