Job Description Summary: FEA/Aircraft Stress Analysis Engineer
Degree level or equivalent in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering preferred with a minimum of 5years of experience in Aircraft primary and secondary structures Stress analysis Composite and metallic Materials.
Job Description:
- Analysis of Metallic & Composite structural components.
- Work with a team responsible for the review and analysis of aircraft structural modifications to show compliance to FAR/CAR etc. regulations.
- Development of Global Finite Element Model (GFEM) for loads.
- Development of DFEM for sizing parts having complex configuration.
- Development of Analysis templates using classical methods.
- Review technical presentations interpret the results and present the same to Customer during PDR & CDR gates.
- Responsible for ensuring 100% quality and ontime delivery
- Conduct project review meetings to share the lessons learned and best practices to the team to improve quality
- Responsible for providing alternative solutions on field issues
- Responsible for process improvements by developing Automation tools
- Work on complex CAE problems to assist product development
- Perform Design Modifications as per need and validating the same with FEA
- Demonstrate Excellent Technical Interpersonal and Problemsolving skills
Must have skills:
- Expertise in handling various structural analysis tools preferably MSC Nastran/Patran HyperMesh etc.
- 2D & 3D Finite Element modeling of simple moderate and complex components (Plate
- Hexahedral & tetrahedral elements) using MSC Nastran/Patran or HyperMesh
- Linear and nonlinear static stress analysis (Geometric Material and contact Linearity) using MSC Nastran/Patran
- Ability to interpret modify MSC Nastran command statements in bulk data file and rerun
- analysis; Ability to debug FEA errors; perform batch runs for multiple BDFs etc.
- Good knowledge of Hand Calculations able to propose methods for structural failure modes
- Review and understand Strength stability and Durability requirements of structural components
- Able to perform F&DT analysis.
- Should be able to understand/modify TCL macros; Develop MS Excel templates and comprehend VBA in developing automation
- Should able to propose methodology and strategy for complex metallic and Composites build/update of FE Models in Patran/HyperMesh.
- Methods/Process/Procedures similar to Airbus Boeing Bombardier and or any defense programmes.
Work Location: Bristol UK (Hybrid working)