Senior Stress Analyst

Position would require the candidate to be a W2 employee of Donatech. US Citizenship Required.  Predict internal stresses and structural instabilities in aircraft structure. Generate free-body diagrams of structural load paths. Determine reaction forces, calculate internal loads, and develop shear and moment diagrams. Document and report analysis results. Coordinate with Mechanical Design team to help develop structural load path concepts, and to size structural dimensions and features. Review and approve structural engineering drawings as part of the release process. Mentor less experienced stress analysts. Automate repetitive analytical tasks. Work in an collaborative team environment, as a member of the larger Flight Sciences Group, and across all disciplines within an integrated project team. Thorough understanding of industry-standard classical hand analysis methods. Ability to work overtime as required to meet business objectives. Skills/Experience: Qualifications: Bachelors Degree (BSME, BSAE, BSCE) and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree (MSME, MSAE) and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. Minimum 5 years experience in Finite-Element Modeling (FEM). Must be a US citizen. Preferred Additional Skills: Experience with MSC PATRAN/NASTRAN, or FEMAP is preferred. Experience analyzing composite structures. Experience in Matlab or Mathcad. Experience with FAA and/or Military Airworthiness requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and have general computer knowledge. Good verbal and written communication skills.    

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