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Aircraft Stress Engineer

Trispoke Managed Services Pvt. Ltd.
Waco, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 8/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/10/2026
Job Title: Aircraft Stress Engineer

Location: Waco, TX 76705

Duration: 12 months contract to hire

Pay: $100.00/hr to $125.00/hr. on W2!

Citizenship Requirement: US Citizens

Shift: 1st Shift Mon - Fri 8:00 AM Start time

Job Description

L3Harris MMG Division is seeking for an experienced Aircraft Stress Engineer for our onsite aircraft modification facility located in Waco, TX.

The Aircraft Stress Engineer will perform structural analyses on aircraft primary and secondary structures, using a mix of classical methods and finite-element modeling, considering all relevant failure modes to meet aircraft airworthiness requirements. Tasking includes design support and structural liaison.

Seeking a Subject Matter Expert with comprehensive knowledge of Aircraft Structures, focused on Static Stress, and in-depth knowledge of Stress Analysis methodology.

Required Skills

  • Bachelor s degree (BSME, BSAE, BSCE) and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Graduate Degree (MSME, MSAE) and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in Finite-Element Modelling (FEM).
  • Predict internal stresses and structural instabilities in aircraft structure.
  • Generate free-body diagrams of structural load paths.
  • Determine reaction forces, calculate internal loads, and develop shear and moment diagrams.
  • Document and report analysis results.
  • Coordinate with Mechanical Design team to help develop structural load path concepts, and to size structural dimensions and features.
  • Review and approve structural engineering drawings as part of the release process.
  • Mentor less experienced stress analysts.
  • Automate repetitive analytical tasks.
  • Work in a collaborative team environment, as a member of the larger Flight Sciences Group, and across all disciplines within an integrated project team.
  • Thorough understanding of industry-standard classical hand analysis methods.
  • Ability to work overtime as required to meet business objectives.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with MSC PATRAN/NASTRAN, or FEMAP is preferred.
  • Experience analysing composite structures.
  • Experience in MATLAB or Mathcad.
  • Experience with FAA and/or Military Airworthiness requirements.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and have general computer knowledge.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills. #Hiring #AircraftStressEngineer #StressEngineer #AerospaceEngineering #StructuralAnalysis #AircraftStructures #FiniteElementAnalysis #FEM #Patran #NASTRAN #FEMAP #StaticStress #Airworthiness #FAA #MilitaryAviation #FlightSciences #MechanicalEngineering #AviationJobs #EngineeringJobs #DefenseJobs #L3Harris #WacoTX #TexasJobs #USCitizensOnly #NowHiring #ContractToHire

Salary : $100 - $125

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