Stress Engineer

Job Description: Bell is seeking a self-motivated Airframe Stress Analysis Engineer to join Bell’s MV-75 Airframe Team and support the development of this new product. The Airframe Stress Analysis Engineer is responsible for analyzing airframe structures for stress and strength requirements, material selection, stiffness requirements, weight optimization, and performance related to the development of this aircraft. This position is based at Bell’s Ft. Worth, TX headquarters facility.

Position Responsibilities:

Support airframe structural designs based on trade studies, research, and analysis.

Responsible for performing detailed analysis of advanced composite and metallic structure using classical hand calculations and FE tools to develop high performance airframe structures.

Perform static analysis using industry standard calculations methods (i.e. Bruhn, Roark Flabel, and O.E.M. structures manuals).

Coordinate with other engineering, manufacturing, or specialty personnel to resolve problems.

Apply scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure the outcome and consequence of design, in terms of stress, strength, life, stiffness, and weight, providing alternatives as needed.

Oversee and monitor product acceptance procedures and parameters to achieve product reliability and safety standards (e.g. failure analysis).

Contribute to the completion milestones associated with specific projects (e.g. create functional diagrams and system layouts; review detailed drawings and schematics; define data structure, interfaces and analyze material requirements).

Execute Tasks to Cost and Schedule Requirements.

Support supplier / teammate design activity.

Support test activity, including test plan development, execution, and reports.

Create and present design plans and analysis to leadership with supporting recommendation(s).

Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required. Major in Aerospace or Mechanical with focus on structural analysis is preferred. Other degrees may be considered.

Position Requirements:

Multiple levels of experience will be considered with at least 5 years experience in structural analysis. Aerospace industry is preferred but other relevant experience may be considered.

Experience in helicopter or tiltrotor structural design is preferred, including composites.

Must have the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively to coordinate design and analysis activities, prioritize tasks, and report status to design leads.

Must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external suppliers, as well as horizontal integrations across the other teams to complete design tasks.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.

Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis using MSC.NASTRAN and Altair Hypermesh

Must have the ability to work effectively within a team.

Must have the ability to prioritize a variety of assignments.

Good interpersonal and organizational skills are required.