Airframe Stress Analysis Engineer

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We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless, and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next-generation stop-fold tiltrotor

Airframe Stress Analysis (across multiple levels)

Bell is seeking an Airframe Stress Analysis Engineer to join one of many development and production programs. The Airframe Stress Analysis Engineer at Bell is responsible for analyzing air vehicle structures for strength, stiffness, durability, and stability requirements while minimizing weight and maximizing performance of the aircraft. This position is based at Bell's Ft. Worth, TX headquarters facility.

What you'll be doing as an Airframe Stress Analysis Engineer:

• Perform detailed analyses to satisfy strength, stability, stiffness, fatigue, weight, manufacturing, and other requirements for advanced vertical lift composite and metallic structures using both classical and finite element methods.
• Coordinate closely with Airframe Design but also across multiple engineering, manufacturing, supplier, laboratory, flight test, and project management teams.
• Communicate status or issues to teammates, leadership, customers, or authorities at completion milestones during the effort.
• Set priorities, motivate yourself and others, and act decisively to achieve cost and schedule goals.
• Review detailed part or assembly definition prior to production release.
• Examine structural or material discrepancies and create associated inspection and repair procedures at production phase.
• Develop and author test plans, instrumentation requests, monitoring limits, and stress reports to ensure airworthiness.

Skills you bring to this role:

• Multiple levels will be considered for this position with a minimum 2 years of experience in relevant stress analysis of advanced composite or metallic structures.
  
  
  • Aerospace industry is preferred but other related disciplines may be considered.
• Strong knowledge in fundamentals of analysis and design of air vehicle structures.
• Proficiency with finite element analysis of complex models.
• Effective communication and organizational agility across large cross functional teams.
• Organize and prioritize tasks while maintaining flexibility through the fast paced, evolving environment.

What you need to be successful:

• We are looking for inquisitive and driven engineers with a passion to innovate.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering with a major in Aerospace, Mechanical or other related disciplines.
  • Advanced degrees in relevant engineering disciplines or areas of focus will be considered as additional experience.

What we offer you in return:

• You'll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more
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