FEA/Aircraft Stress Analysis Engineer

FEA/Aircraft Stress Analysis Engineer Job Description Summary: Degree level or equivalent in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering preferred, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Aircraft primary and secondary structures Stress analysis, Composite and metallic Materials. Job Description: • Analysis of Metallic & Composite structural components. • Work with a team responsible for the review and analysis of aircraft structural modifications to show compliance to FAR/CAR etc. regulations. • Development of Global Finite Element Model (GFEM) for loads. • Development of DFEM for sizing parts having complex configuration. • Development of Analysis templates using classical methods. • Review technical presentations, interpret the results and present the same to Customer during PDR & CDR gates. • Responsible for ensuring 100% quality and on-time delivery • Conduct project review meetings to share the lessons learned and best practices to the team to improve quality • Responsible for providing alternative solutions on field issues • Responsible for process improvements by developing Automation tools • Work on complex CAE problems to assist product development • Perform Design Modifications as per need and validating the same with FEA • Demonstrate Excellent Technical, Interpersonal and Problem-solving skills Must have skills: • Expertise in handling various structural analysis tools preferably MSC Nastran/Patran, HyperMesh etc. • 2D & 3D Finite Element modeling of simple, moderate and complex components (Plate, Hexahedral & tetrahedral elements) using MSC Nastran/Patran or HyperMesh • Linear and non-linear static stress analysis (Geometric, Material and contact Linearity) using MSC Nastran/Patran • Ability to interpret, modify MSC Nastran command statements in bulk data file and re-run analysis; Ability to de-bug FEA errors; perform batch runs for multiple BDFs etc. • Good knowledge of Hand Calculations, able to propose methods for structural failure modes • Review and understand Strength, stability and Durability requirements of structural components • Able to perform F&DT analysis. • Should be able to understand/modify TCL macros; Develop MS Excel templates and comprehend VBA in developing automation • Should able to propose methodology and strategy for complex metallic and Composites build/update of FE Models in Patran/HyperMesh. • Methods/Process/Procedures similar to Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and or any defense programmes. Desired Skills: • Experience in scripting using Mathcad, VB,TCL/Tk, Python is an added advantage • Basic Knowledge of CAD tools is an added advantage • Experience in Product development life cycle of aircraft components from Design concept, Analysis to Manufacturing • PLM tools like Teamcenter, Windchill etc., • Experience in the use of ISAMI, Airbus tools. • Stress Signatory experience will be added advantage Rate of Pay £55k per annum Location: Bristol - Hybrid (need to visit Office in Bristol 3days in a week)

Location: Bristol, GB

Posted Date: 1/16/2025