Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain secret security clearance
Kinetic Aerospace Engineering Sciences is looking for a highly motivated, forward-thinking aerospace stress analyst and fatigue & Fracture Engineers to join our team. KAES has been primarily supporting multiple DoD programs for several years. The analysis scope is wide, across multiple programs, providing a diversity of projects to work. Positions are long term and highly competitive. KAES prides itself in safe, fast, effective solutions which keeps the customers coming back for more!
Position Responsibilities:
- Analyze aircraft primary and secondary structure. Analysis may include new design, mods, and/or rework of existing structure.
- Develop loads/stresses using finite element models ranging from coarse air vehicle models to detailed peak stress models.
- Perform static analysis using classical and OEM methods as dictated by the aircraft platform and customer.
- Perform fatigue analysis using classical methods and/or finite element analysis.
- Perform crack initiation/growth life determinations in accordance with platform requirements.
- Efficient turnaround of analysis tasks to support fleet needs using a commonsense approach.
- Develop refined finite element models from coarse, air-vehicle loads models when classical methods are not sufficient.
- Write clear, concise technical reports.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering Preferred)
- 10+ years of experience
- US citizen with the ability to obtain secret security clearance
- Firm understanding of aircraft load path
- Ability to work from home in an efficient, self-disciplined manner
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and written
- Excellent computer skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree
- 10+ years of stress experience on DoD platforms
- Experience with USAF and/or NAVAIR analysis and reporting requirements
- Experience with MSC Patran, Apex, NASTRAN, StressCheck, and/or FEMAP
- CAD experience using Siemens NX and/or Catia
- Advanced use of MS Excel and VBA scripting
- Python
KAES Benefits:
- Work from home with flex time
- Competitive salary/benefit package (401K, PTO, Insurance, etc.)
- Bonuses
- Rapidly growing with the opportunity to get in on the ground floor and take the lead on emerging opportunities
- All required hardware and software are provided
KAES is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V
www.kaes.site/careers
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $115,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Required, are you a US Citizen with the ability to obtain secret security clearance?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Aerospace Structures: 10 years (Required)
Security clearance:
- Secret (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote