Stress Engineer

Are you passionate about technology or aviation? Come invent the solutions of tomorrow in the aerospace and defense industry, with an international group where innovation, teamwork and continuing, daily education are fundamental values. Join us!

Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 10,000 employees at 36 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.

• Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
• Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub – Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!

Reporting to the Manager, Stress Engineering, the Stress Engineer 2 performs structural evaluation of aircraft primary and secondary structure as well as interior products to ensure compliance to applicable requirements with minimal oversight. Utilize proficient knowledge of structural requirements, analysis techniques, testing methods, and documentation procedures. Support design engineering and certification with regards to the mechanical evaluation during all phases of product development.

1. Prepare complex structural substantiation documents which include stress analysis, static test plans, static test results, interface loads analysis, comparative analysis
2. Receives guidance from senior Stress Engineers to complete substantiation documents
3. Research all relevant technical specifications, aircraft configurations and data to understand the loading environment and structural requirements, and advise Design Engineering with minimal oversight by senior Stress Engineers
4. Consistently communicate with Program/Engineering Managers, senior Stress Engineers and Product/Project Engineers to provide structural feedback and status their portion of the project.
5. Participate in, and provide information, for design reviews (kick off, Preliminary Design Review, and Critical Design Review)
6. Provide support for, and may approve, drawings and Engineering Change Notices for structural airworthiness at Configuration Control Board meetings
7. Review nonconformance reports to validate repair schemes with minimal oversight of senior Stress Engineers
8. Manage individual tasks to schedule and budget in the Engineering Task Management System
9. Support development of processes and standards for the Stress Domain
10. Engage with senior Stress Engineers on Customer Technical Meetings
11. Perform all other duties as assigned

Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Civil, or related Engineering field

Experience: Minimum 3 year of stress analysis experience

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency with CAD, PLM Systems and Computational Based Analytical Software

Other Skills:

• Proficient knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements, customer specifications and company specifications.
• Must have a proficient understanding of load paths, stability of structure, and aircraft structural behavior. Must be fully capable of performing analysis with classical equations and limited capability with numerical (Finite Element) analysis methods
• Basic understanding with some capability in finite element analysis and rigid body analysis utilizing commercial software
• High Level proficiency with static test equipment, fixtures and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge and application of the Stress Engineering Manual
• Proficient understanding of material properties, material test methods and processes to obtain material design values including Statistical Methods (CMH17) as it applies to strength basis, material substitution and controlling material.

Description: Mid-level position within field

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $131,000.00 per year

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Experience:

• Stress analysis: 3 years (Preferred)
• aerospace: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Huntington Beach, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Huntington Beach, CA: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person