Airframe Stress Analysis Engineer
Butler America - Fort Worth, TX
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Airframe Stress Analysis Engineer Location: Fort Worth, TX Job ID: #73364 Pay Range: $67-96 an hour 12+ month contract The Airframe Stress Analysis Engineer is responsible for analyzing airframe structures for stress and strength requirements, material selection, stiffness requirements, weight optimization, and performance related to the development of this aircraft. Position Responsibilities: u2022 Support airframe structural designs based on trade studies, research, and analysis. u2022 Responsible for performing detailed analysis of advanced composite and metallic structure using classical hand calculations and FE tools to develop high performance airframe structures. u2022 Perform static analysis using industry standard calculations methods (i.e. Bruhn, Roark Flabel, and O.E.M. structures manuals). u2022 Coordinate with other engineering, manufacturing, or specialty personnel to resolve problems. u2022 Apply scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure the outcome and consequence of design, in terms of stress, strength, life, stiffness, and weight, providing alternatives as needed. u2022 Oversee and monitor product acceptance procedures and parameters to achieve product reliability and safety standards (e.g. failure analysis). u2022 Contribute to the completion milestones associated with specific projects (e.g. create functional diagrams and system layouts; review detailed drawings and schematics; define data structure, interfaces and analyze material requirements). u2022 Execute Tasks to Cost and Schedule Requirements. u2022 Support supplier / teammate design activity. u2022 Support test activity, including test plan development, execution, and reports. u2022 Create and present design plans and analysis to leadership with supporting recommendation(s). u2022 Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills. Education Requirements: u2022 Bacheloru2019s Degree in Engineering required. Major in Aerospace or Mechanical with focus on structural analysis is preferred. Other degrees may be considered. Position Requirements: u2022 Multiple levels of experience will be considered with at least 5 years experience in structural analysis. Aerospace industry is preferred but other relevant experience may be considered. u2022 Experience in helicopter or tiltrotor structural design is preferred, including composites. u2022 Must have the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively to coordinate design and analysis activities, prioritize tasks, and report status to design leads. u2022 Must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external suppliers, as well as horizontal integrations across the other teams to complete design tasks. u2022 Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required. u2022 Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis using MSC.NASTRAN and Altair Hypermesh u2022 Must have the ability to work effectively within a team. u2022 Must have the ability to prioritize a variety of assignments. u2022 Good interpersonal and organizational skills are required. Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and u201cKnow Your Rightsu201d Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices (. Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at
Created: 2026-03-18