Structural Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Structural Engineer with expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in aircraft structures, composite materials, and mechanical engineering, with a minimum of five years of relevant experience. Equivalent experience in the automotive industry will also be considered.

Role and Responsibilities

• Perform advanced structural analysis and simulations using FEA software such as ANSYS or FEMAP with NX NASTRAN.
• Support ice protection systems integration into aerospace structures such as wing and tail leading edges, aerodynamic fairings and engine air intakes.
• Optimize system structural integration into aerospace components, to meet stringent performance and safety requirements.
• Support electronic components packaging and assess compliance to environmental requirements (thermal, inertial…) with detail chassis, internal components and printed circuit board's mechanical modeling.
• Develop and validate complex finite element models to predict structural behavior under various loading conditions, including static, dynamic, and thermal loads.
• Conduct failure analysis, fatigue analysis, stress analysis, and damage tolerance assessments to ensure structural integrity and durability are met per requirements.
• Perform detail hand calculations to validate FEA model results and derive margins of safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and testing, to ensure design integrity and manufacturability are met.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, documentation, and presentations to support engineering decisions and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Selection of materials and processes in accordance with technical specifications requirements.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in structural engineering, FEA techniques, and aerospace industry standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in FEA software such as ANSYS, FEMAP with NX NASTRAN, or similar tool.
• Good understanding of material properties, structural mechanics, and aerospace industry standards.
• Experience with composite materials and their application in aerospace structures is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to details, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field (master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in structural engineering in the aerospace industry with a focus on FEA. Experience in automotive industry will be considered.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.