JOB TITLE: Stress Analyst
LOCATION: Tulsa, OK
PAY RATE: $95-98/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Perform airframe stress analysis with a strong focus on composite structures

Develop and document structural requirements for flight vehicle systems

Conduct hand calculations and FEA using Nastran/Patran

Size and analyze composite structures using FEA-based methods

Perform pre- and post-processing of NASTRAN models

Develop free-body diagrams and apply classical stress analysis techniques

Support composite design, fabrication, and assembly activities

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure design compliance

Support certification efforts by analyzing structures to applicable regulatory and military standards

Investigate structural issues and support design improvements as needed

Prepare and present technical documentation and analysis reports

Requirements:

Bachelor s Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline from an accredited institution

Minimum 10 years of Stress Engineering experience, focused on Airframe Stress

(Excludes tooling, systems, interiors, satellites, pods, etc.)

Strong composites experience required (composites-focused role; metallics not needed)

Experience with primary airframe composite structures

Proficiency in Nastran/Patran and hand calculations

Experience in composite design, fabrication, and structural analysis

Knowledge of composite manufacturing and FEA-based sizing

Experience with NASTRAN pre- and post-processing

Experience with free-body diagrams and classical stress analysis

Minimum 8+ years of structural analysis using strength of materials and FEA

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

U.S. Citizen / U.S. Person required per ITAR

Desired Skills

Hands-on experience with composite part fabrication and assembly

Turboprop aircraft experience

Pilot experience, aircraft homebuilding, or rapid prototyping

Experience with CFR 14 (Part 23/25), Part 400, military, or NASA standards

Experience with manufacturing ERP systems (e.g., Oracle)

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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