Aircraft Structural Analysis Engineer

Position Type: Structural Analysis Engineer

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Hourly rate: $85.10

Contractor benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k

Job Description:

Ensures compliance with methodology and processes for stress analysis, DaDT analysis, and finite element modelling in the accomplishment of work

Performs Failsafe Analyses, durability life calculations, and determines Damage Tolerance for fracture critical parts

Familiar with Single Flight Probability of Failure methods for determining fleet risk

Verifies structural integrity by defining requirements for development of analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools to develop the airframe structural environment, characteristics, and performance of the product

Ensures USAF Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) requirements are met for airframe analysis and validation

Calculates inspection intervals for fleet aircraft based upon calculated crack growth rates

Develops and uses various Finite Element Models for crack growth coefficients

Understands proper application of loads in FEMs

Understands industry best practices in airframe primary structure and load paths

Supports product design and verifies structural integrity by using analytical methods, finite element models/simulations, and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance.

Supports in-service products by investigating failures and analyzing improvements.

Develops analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the repair development effort.

Leads repair development, integration and documentation of structural requirements to establish the system design.

Works under minimal direction.

The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Oklahoma City site.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering

Able to independently construct, execute, review, and manage structural finite element models in the area of DaDT

Expertise in linear elastic fracture mechanics

Expertise with Paris Law & Spectrum Analysis

Experience with classic crack growth analysis tools (such as NASGRO, AFGROW, GROWTH, NASA/FLAGRO, and/or BEAS)

10 or more years of experience in structural analysis

10 or more years of experience in fracture, fatigue, and/or DaDT analysis

Strong written, verbal communications and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Active U.S. Secret Clearance

Familiarity with Boeing Books 1, 2, 3 & 4 with an emphasis on Durability and Damage Tolerance

Experience with Hypermesh, StressCheck, Abaqus CAE, and/or Nastran

Familiarity with Lifeworks

Graduate level or Senior level coursework in Fatigue & Fracture Mechanics

Experience validating or verifying finite element model results

Experience with structural design principles for aircraft primary structures (e.g., fatigue, damage tolerance, corrosion, stress analysis, statics, materials strength, material characteristics, and repair techniques)

Experience with Aircraft Primary Structures on Boeing Commercial Derivatives Commercial and/or Military applications (737, 747, 757, 767 & 777)

Must be U.S. Person for purposes of Export Compliance. Reference Number: VEVBA

EEO Statement Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

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