Stress Engineer

Job Title: Stress Engineer
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Zip Code: 95060
Start Date: Right Away
Job Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $55-$75 / hr DoE
Schedule: 1st shift
Keywords: #StressEngineer #Composites #FAACertification #M&PEngineering #EngineerJobs

We are seeking a Stress Engineer to join a growing Materials and Process team as the company quickly moves towards FAA certification.

JOB DESCRIPTION
This role focuses on creating validated standards and procedures for substantiation of various types of aircraft structural components. Candidates are expected to have extensive experience in stress analysis or materials and process engineering for aircraft and be intimately familiar with FAA Certification and existing standards. The selected candidate will have a unique opportunity to have a high-level influence on the company's design and analysis standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Establish and maintain validated structural analysis methods and standards in alignment with current industry standards and regulatory guidance.
* Develop and execute test plans and test methods to validate analysis tools and generate statistical design values for use in structural sizing
* Ensure that the deliverables are completed according to the agreed work, plan, time, cost and quality.
* Produce white papers outlining novel substantiation approaches
* Build and experimentally validate efficient, semi-automated tools for analysis of composite panels (monolithic or stiffened), metallic details, and joints

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, civil engineering, or another relevant discipline
* 5+ years of experience creating analysis documents in FAA certification context
* Understanding of statistical basis (A-Basis or B-Basis)
* Proficiency with engineering calculations tools (Python, VBA, FORTRAN etc..)
* Ability to deliver detailed analysis templates, reports and certification documents.
* Strong understanding of Finite Element Analysis and classical hand calculation methods
* Composite Damage Tolerance experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* M.S. in relevant discipline
* Experience working in small aircraft structural certification
* Extensive experience performing tests, analysis and correlation of composite or metallic structures
* Understanding of analysis, substantiation, and the linkage of process integrity to the methods for bonded joints

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com
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