Altitude Aerospace is seeking a Structural Stress Engineer with experience in the analysis and substantiation of aircraft structural components on new development projects . The successful candidate will support the development of metallic airframe structures by performing classical hand calculations, conducting FEM-based analyses , and collaborating closely with design engineering. This role operates in a dynamic environment requiring adaptability, technical rigor, and strong communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform classical hand calculations for static strength, stability, joint analysis, and other structural evaluation tasks in accordance with aerospace industry standards.
- Conduct and update GFEM (Global Finite Element Model) modifications to reflect evolving design maturity.
- Perform load extraction from GFEMs to support local analyses and detailed substantiation.
- Build and process DFEMs for critical components and assemblies, ensuring appropriate modeling assumptions, mesh quality, and load paths.
- Analyze results, assess margins of safety, and document assumptions, methodologies, and conclusions clearly.
- Work closely with design engineers to provide actionable feedback on structural concepts, material selection, and load-path efficiency.
- Synthesize and present results to peers, management, and clients.
- Write clear, complete stress reports that meet certification-level documentation standards.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in structural analysis of aircraft components (metallic structures preferred).
- Strong proficiency in hand calculations using classical aerospace methods.
- Experience performing GFEM updates, load extraction, and DFEM analyses.
- Proficiency with CATIA / 3DEXPERIENCE for interacting with CAD geometry.
- Familiarity with Classical design references such as Bruhn, Niu, and Roark.
- Strong understanding of fatigue and damage tolerance principles and their application to structural design.
- Ability to communicate technical results effectively to multidisciplinary teams.
