(Fastwater Staffing) Stress Analyst — Aircraft Structures - Costa Mesa, CA (on-site, Mon–Fri) | 6-month contract

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Utilize first principle methods and design tools to develop new aircraft products

• Own development of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts and assemblies (metallic and composite) from preliminary design through prototype manufacturing

• Perform complex modeling and finite element analysis at the detailed component level, major assembly level, and aircraft level (analysis simulations to include strength, buckling, damage tolerance, and delamination)

• Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create solutions that are cost effective and easy to manufacture at rate

• Conduct trade studies and perform design and analysis research of complex engineering concepts to determine an optimal solution for weight, performance, manufacturability, cost, and/or schedule

• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment to solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on schedule and cost objectives

• Coordinate work with mechanical systems, systems integration, aerodynamics, manufacturing, project engineering, and other team members

• Onsite engineering support at manufacturing and integration sites

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace structures design, analysis, or related roles

• Proficiency in CAD software and experience with engineering data analysis

• Proven expertise in structural modeling and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN, or equivalent)

• Strong understanding of material properties, stress analysis, fatigue assessment, load paths, design practices, and hand calculations

• Strong technical knowledge in core engineering principles, fundamental mechanics of composite materials, design, analysis, testing, and fabrication

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

• Self-driven with a strong sense of autonomy and adaptability in a dynamic environment

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with clean sheet aircraft configuration

• Siemens NX proficiency

• FEMAP proficiency

• Experience with fast paced prototype design and manufacture of uncrewed aircraft

• Experience with high temperature materials selection

• Broad experience across a range of aircraft programs

• Hands-on experience with manufacturing

• Practical aircraft knowledge (pilots license, A&P, etc.)