Engineer the Strength Behind Flight: Airframe Stress Analysis Engineer 

Location: Fort Worth, TX | Schedule: 1st shift, 7am to 3:30pm | Pay Rate: $70 - $100 

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire a skilled Airframe Stress Analysis Engineer to support the development of advanced aircraft structures. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-performance airframe designs, applying advanced structural analysis techniques to ensure aircraft safety, reliability, and efficiency. 

As an Airframe Stress Analysis Engineer, you will play a critical role in analyzing and validating structural components made from advanced composites and metallic materials. Your work will directly contribute to the performance and integrity of next-generation aerospace platforms. 

Role Overview 

The Airframe Stress Analysis Engineer performs detailed structural analysis to support the design and development of aircraft airframes. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, you will apply analytical methods, finite element modeling, and engineering principles to evaluate structural performance and ensure designs meet rigorous aerospace safety and reliability standards. 

Day-to-Day Responsibilities 

• Support airframe structural designs through trade studies, research, and engineering analysis 

• Perform detailed analysis of composite and metallic aircraft structures using classical hand calculations and finite element tools 

• Conduct static stress analysis using industry-standard methods such as Bruhn, Roark, Flabel, and OEM structural manuals 

• Apply scientific and mathematical models to predict structural performance including stress, strength, fatigue life, stiffness, and weight optimization 

• Develop and evaluate alternative design solutions to meet performance and structural requirements 

• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and specialty teams to resolve technical challenges 

• Support product acceptance procedures and structural reliability activities, including failure analysis 

• Contribute to project milestones by reviewing drawings, schematics, system layouts, and material requirements 

• Execute engineering tasks while meeting cost, schedule, and program requirements 

• Collaborate with suppliers and project partners to support structural design activities 

• Assist with structural test programs, including test plan development, execution, and reporting 

• Prepare and present engineering analysis, recommendations, and design plans to leadership and stakeholders 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with a focus on structural analysis preferred) 

• Minimum of 5 years of structural analysis experience 

• Experience performing structural analysis of aircraft structures using classical hand calculations and FEA tools 

• Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis tools such as MSC NASTRAN and Altair HyperMesh 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to structural design and analysis 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills 

• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional engineering teams 

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Degree focus in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with structural analysis specialization 

• Experience in helicopter or tiltrotor aircraft structural design 

• Experience working with composite airframe structures 

• Experience supporting structural testing, certification, or validation activities 

• Experience collaborating with suppliers and external partners on structural design programs 

Apply Today 

If you are a structural analysis engineer who enjoys solving complex aerospace challenges and contributing to the development of advanced aircraft structures, we encourage you to apply. 

Join PDS Tech Commercial and help ensure the strength, safety, and performance of the next generation of aerospace platforms. 

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