Stress Engineer

Post Date

Aug 04, 2023

Location

Tustin,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

92782
US
Nov 10, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

LAX-642107

Pay Rate

$64 - $96 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An employer in is seeking (2) Stress Engineers with experience in leading vehicle stress analysis, repairs, and production manufacturing. The first task of this role will be to review stress reports and finite element models developed by TSC engineering to assess the airworthiness of current flight test vehicles. The second task will be to lead a small team of stress analysts in support of continued safe operation of the vehicle and to identify weight savings opportunities. The lead stress analyst is ultimately responsible for ensuring the vehicle structural design meets the customer mission requirements with positive margins of safety.



* Works with a team of stress analysts setting priorities, maintaining schedule and providing guidance on proper analysis methods.

* Reviews, updates, and compiles engineering analytical definition of structural components and assemblies based on records from the prototype build project

* Develops standardized analysis criteria and templates

* Plays an integral role in the work flow release process for all structural designs

* Supports review of manufacturing plans and procedures to ensure compliance with design and loads requirements

* Supports the creation of structural test plans which will be used to verify manufacturing

Required Skills & Experience

-Bachelor's degree with a concentration in a relevant Engineering discipline

-10 years+ of applicable experience in the analysis of structural systems using strength of materials and finite element based methods on primary aircraft/spacecraft structure.

-7+ years of experience in carbon composites and metallic primary structures, analysis and sizing using FEA models

- Experience with Femap and Hypersizer

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.