Stress Engineer

Job Overview

We are currently seeking Stress Engineers to support a variety of aerospace development programs. As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will provide technical expertise and analytical solutions to support the design, development, and certification of new aircraft and aircraft modifications. Working independently and as part of small, fast-moving teams on advanced development projects, you’ll find your collaboration and communication skills are an essential part of the job.

You will conduct structural analysis, support development of conceptual design phases through to released engineering data and stress analysis reports, support testing and prepare documentation with a range of aerospace engineering disciplines.

Work with Aerodynamics, Loads, and Design Engineers to develop load paths and airframe structural configuration layouts. Perform stress analysis to support development work, initial sizing or final sizing input for the following aircraft structures: wing and associated control surfaces and fixed leading and trailing edge structures, fuselage, empennage, control systems, and secondary airframe components. Generate certification level structural analysis reports.

• Classic Structural Analysis
• Finite Element Analysis in one of the following applications:
• MSC Patran/Nastran/Apex
• FEMAP/NX Nastran
• Ansys Mechanical
• Hypermesh/Optistruct
• Fatigue and Damage Tolerance (F&DT) Analysis
• Test Support and Documentation
• Certification Support and Documentation
• MRB Support
• Repair and Return to Service Support

Stress Engineer applicants should have experience with the application of the appropriate analysis method depending on the phase or complexity of the structure and be able to work with methods and structural allowables available in the public domain. The applicant should have exposure and working knowledge of at least one Finite Element Analysis package. The ability to interrogate CAD models and use a PDM system is viewed as a benefit.

Well qualified applicants will have familiarity with FAR Part 23 and Part 25 certification requirements and processes, possess good verbal and written communication skills and must function well in a multi-disciplinary team.

Understanding of aerospace engineering principles and concepts related to metallic and composite aircraft structures and systems.

Stress Engineer: 3+ years of applied experience.

U.S. citizenship or ‘Green Card’ is required. Applicants must be able to show proof of U.S. citizenship or ‘Green Card’ as part of the ability to meet ITAR Compliance standards. TLG Aerospace is an ITAR (International Traffic in Arms) defense manufacturing partner facility that works with government/federal military parts, military schematic drawings, and perform defense services that require our company to ask about U.S. Persons status as part of the verification during the pre-hire process.

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or equivalent.

TLG provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, including medical, vision and dental insurance, health savings accounts, 401(k) and retirement saving plans, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short and long-term disability insurance. Eligible employees will have the opportunity to receive a discretionary quarterly or annual bonus and profit sharing. TLG provides up to 22 vacation days per year, depending on years of experience, and 10 paid holidays per year.

The base pay for this position ranges from $100,000 to $175,000 per year. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.

Aviation & Aerospace

Full-time

TLG Aerospace, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.

TLG Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodation for individuals. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact us at Careers at  to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.