Aerospace Stress / FEA / Fatigue and Fracture Engineer – DoD Programs – US CITIZEN ONLY (Remote – USA Only)

Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain secret security clearance

Kinetic Aerospace Engineering Sciences is looking for a highly motivated, forward-thinking Aerospace Stress / FEA / Fatigue and Fracture Engineer to join our team. Having all three skills is not required. KAES has been primarily supporting multiple DoD programs for several years. The analysis scope is wide, across multiple programs, providing a diversity of projects to work. Positions are long term and highly competitive. KAES prides itself in safe, fast, effective solutions which keeps the customers coming back for more!

Position Responsibilities:

• Analyze aircraft primary and secondary structure. Analysis may include new design, mods, and/or rework of existing structure.
• Develop loads/stresses using finite element models ranging from coarse air vehicle models to detailed peak stress models.
• Perform static analysis using classical and OEM methods as dictated by the aircraft platform and customer.
• Perform fatigue analysis using classical methods and/or finite element analysis.
• Perform crack initiation/growth life determinations in accordance with platform requirements.
• Efficient turnaround of analysis tasks to support fleet needs using a commonsense approach.
• Develop refined finite element models from coarse, air-vehicle loads models when classical methods are not sufficient.
• Write clear, concise technical reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering Preferred)
• 3+ years of experience
• US citizen with the ability to obtain secret security clearance
• Firm understanding of aircraft load path
• Ability to work from home in an efficient, self-disciplined manner
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and written
• Excellent computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• 10+ years of stress experience on DoD platforms
• Experience with DoD analysis and reporting requirements
• Experience with MSC Patran, Apex, NASTRAN, and/or FEMAP
• CAD experience using Siemens NX and/or Catia
• Advanced use of MS Excel and VBA scripting
• Python

KAES Benefits:

• Work from home with flex time
• Competitive salary/benefit package (401K, PTO, Insurance, etc.)
• Bonuses
• Rapidly growing with the opportunity to get in on the ground floor and take the lead on emerging opportunities
• All required hardware and software are provided

KAES is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V