Structural Analyst

Job Title: Structural Analyst

For Immediate Consideration please apply to this posting and email your resume to habels@actalentservices.com

Job Description

Structural Analyst (or Stress Analyst) to provide analysis (some design) of complete aircraft. This engineer will span a broad range of activities in support of systems development for an advanced highly-efficient tiltrotor aircraft. You will conduct preliminary sizing and configuration trade studies across all aerospace disciplines (aerodynamics, structures, aeroelasticity, flight controls, systems, propulsion) to understand airframe design trade-offs impacting the aircraft system-level performance. The role leans heavily towards analysis duties with some modeling and design abilities being helpful. Responsibilities include:

– Analysis of metallic components and composite structures through hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using NASTRAN.

– Utilizing analysis software such as Nastran, Hypermesh, Patran, Apex, and Catia composites to conduct analysis projects and tasks, including bulk data file manipulation and creation, linear/non-linear, buckling, and frequency response analysis for aircraft design and certification.

Hard Skills

R&D, prototype engineering for composite and metallic within aerospace, space, defense, automotive, Racecar, Racing industries

Structural analysis (or stress analysis) – hand calculations, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using NASTRAN

Experience with analysis software – Nastran, Hypermesh, Patran, Apex, Catia composites

Analysis projects and tasks – bulk data file manipulation and creation; linear/non-linear, buckling, frequency response analysis types

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Lake Forest, California.

Work Environment

The company develops and manufactures fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, including manned and unmanned tiltrotors. They are actively developing the Optimum Speed Tilt-Rotor (OSTR) and other technologies for transport applications. This is a small company with about 48-50 people, offering a laid-back, family-like environment. While they gear up on hours as projects near deadlines, they strive to maintain a positive work atmosphere and avoid becoming too hectic. Employees wear multiple hats and collaborate heavily.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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