Stress Engineer I
4 weeks ago
The Stress Engineer I will play a critical role in supporting vehicle design, build, and test operations at Virgin Galactic. This position requires a strong understanding of structural analysis, finite element modeling, and collaboration with various disciplines to ensure the integrity of aircraft components and assemblies.
Key Responsibilities- Perform structural analysis to provide analytical definition and ensure structural integrity of components and assemblies via repairs and modifications.
- Develop and utilize finite element models (global and discrete) to support design and testing.
- Interface and collaborate with multiple disciplines to diagnose root causes and assign corrective actions for structural support considerations.
- Play an integral role in the workflow release process for structural design.
- Support review of manufacturing plans and procedures to ensure compliance with design and load requirements.
- Directly support timely operations of build, ground tests, flight tests, and fleet operations.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, with a concentration in a relevant Engineering discipline.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in Aerospace airframe / mechanical systems stress analysis.
- Solid understanding of material properties & behavior, statics / free body diagrams, and structural load paths.
- Strong teamwork and coordination skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of tools, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Prior experience with composite materials analysis / structural substantiation.
- Previous professional experience with Finite Element Modeling software.
- Knowledge of and/or experience with Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) techniques.
- Knowledge of and/or experience with Fatigue & Damage Tolerance analysis.
- Experience with manufacturing-based ERP systems, such as Oracle.
- Experience with the design of flight vehicles or vehicle systems to a set of requirements or standards such as CFR 14, Part 400, Part 23 and 25, military or NASA.
- Hands-on experience with composite part fabrication and assembly process.
Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a Drug Free Workplace.
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