Project Engineer, Structural Analysis, Mission Viejo

Swift Engineering is seeking a seasoned Airframe Structural Analyst with knowledge and experience in Solid Mechanics.

Tools may include but are not limited to HyperX (HyperSizer), HyperWorks (OptiStruct), CATIA, 3DX, PATRAN, NASTRAN, and ANSYS

Typically performs multiple engineering-related tasks in various assignments within the organization. Oversees the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. Has broad knowledge of engineering procedures and assists in the resolution of complex problems. May guide and train less experienced engineers. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.

Swift Engineering is uniquely positioned in the marketplace to provide both Product Development and Manufacturing products and services, specializing in advanced composites. This position will be at the forefront of current and future products and play a major role in the development of products and innovative structural designs.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $130,000-$140,000 Annually

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform static, modal, fatigue, and/or damage tolerance stress analysis in support of new designs and modifications to existing designs in support of airframe structures

Verify structural integrity using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) as well as classical aircraft stress analysis methods

Utilize approved analytical methods, including Classical Laminate Theory, to verify and validate analysis results in accordance with requirements

Develop and interpret data from industry standards and civil/military handbooks to assess material systems, specifications, and failure modes

Create and review structural analysis strength check notes, result summary presentations, and reports

Generate trade studies to optimize structure and meet program requirements

Work within team to integrate component-level structural models and perform integrated analysis, using finite element methods, free-body diagrams, and closed form analytical methods to develop internal loads and stresses to verify structural integrity

Develop substantiation documentation to demonstrate compliance to related airworthiness requirements

Derive loads from internal loads models, interfaces, joints, and contacts

Develop load paths for aircraft primary and secondary structure

Perform weight and/or stiffness optimization

Define and review analytical methods for structural verification

Perform aeroelastic stability and flutter analysis

Evaluate CFD results and identify critical load cases

Perform drag decrement calculations to assess aerodynamic impacts on structural performance

Collaborate with other engineering functions, and subject matter experts on system level details including assembly and subassembly requirements

Support product and project estimation

Support proposal writing

Interface with customer

Requirements

Qualifications:

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or other degrees and experiences that are deemed equivalent

6+ years’ experience in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, physics, or other related discipline with equivalent experience

3+ years’ experience in structural analysis (FEA) within aerospace, military, automotive, medical, and/or commercial industries

Experience performing structural analysis of large complex assemblies

Experience with closed form mechanical engineering solution approaches

Candidates must be US Person for compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ years’ experience using HyperX (HyperSizer)

1+ years’ experience using HyperWorks (OptiStruct)

3+ years’ experience in aerospace structural analysis

3+ years’ experience in aircraft design

Knowledge of Airworthiness Certification process

Proficiency in CAD (preferably SolidWorks and/or CATIA/3DX)

Experience with FAR 23/25 and/or FAR 27/29 loads analysis and development

Experience performing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or other degrees and experiences that are deemed equivalent

Skills Required:

Skilled at evaluating complex composite structural behaviors including joints and fasteners

Fundamental knowledge of composite structures and how to model them

Detail-oriented and have the ability to work proactively and effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

Strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Fundamental knowledge of mathematics and physics

Must be “US PERSON” per ITAR requirements due to our contracts.

Swift Engineering Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Employment with Swift Engineering Inc is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Benefits

9/80 Schedule

Health Insurance - 100% covered for Employees

Vision Insurance - 100% covered for Employees

Dental Insurance - 100% covered for Employees

Life Insurance - 100% covered by Swift, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.

401k with company match

Extremely generous company vacation calendar including a vacation hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.

16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.