(Fastwater Staffing) Stress Analyst — Aircraft Structures - Costa Mesa, CA (on-site, Mon–Fri) | 6-month contract
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(Fastwater Staffing) Stress Analyst — Aircraft Structures - Costa Mesa, CA (on-site, Mon–Fri) | 6-month contract at HIKINEX is a contract role based in United States. The posting mentions 5+ years of experience and a bachelor's degree. It does not mention visa sponsorship. It lists a Secret clearance requirement. Applications are submitted through Breezy HR.
- Experience
- 5+ years (mentioned)
- Education
- Bachelor's degree (mentioned)
- Visa sponsorship
- Not mentioned in the posting
- Security clearance
- Secret
- Application platform
- Breezy HR
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- (Fastwater Staffing) Stress Analyst — Aircraft Structures - Costa Mesa, CA (on-site, Mon–Fri) | 6-month contract
WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Utilize first principle methods and design tools to develop new aircraft products
• Own development of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts and assemblies (metallic and composite) from preliminary design through prototype manufacturing
• Perform complex modeling and finite element analysis at the detailed component level, major assembly level, and aircraft level (analysis simulations to include strength, buckling, damage tolerance, and delamination)
• Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create solutions that are cost effective and easy to manufacture at rate
• Conduct trade studies and perform design and analysis research of complex engineering concepts to determine an optimal solution for weight, performance, manufacturability, cost, and/or schedule
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment to solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on schedule and cost objectives
• Coordinate work with mechanical systems, systems integration, aerodynamics, manufacturing, project engineering, and other team members
• Onsite engineering support at manufacturing and integration sites
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace structures design, analysis, or related roles
• Proficiency in CAD software and experience with engineering data analysis
• Proven expertise in structural modeling and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of material properties, stress analysis, fatigue assessment, load paths, design practices, and hand calculations
• Strong technical knowledge in core engineering principles, fundamental mechanics of composite materials, design, analysis, testing, and fabrication
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Self-driven with a strong sense of autonomy and adaptability in a dynamic environment
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience with clean sheet aircraft configuration
• Siemens NX proficiency
• FEMAP proficiency
• Experience with fast paced prototype design and manufacture of uncrewed aircraft
• Experience with high temperature materials selection
• Broad experience across a range of aircraft programs
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing
• Practical aircraft knowledge (pilots license, A&P, etc.)