Stress Analyst

• Position: Stress and Lifing Analyst
• Location: Indianapolis, IN 46225 (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
• Duration: 1+ Year

Job Description:

• An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Stress and Lifing Analyst to join our team, where you will play a key role in supporting the reliability and safety of our products throughout their service life.
• You will be responsible for performing structural analysis on a range of static components, including casings, bearing supports, frames, and mounts.
• These components are essential to the integrity of the aircraft and are subjected to a variety of complex loading conditions, such as thermal, pressure, and mechanical loads. You will apply advanced analysis techniques to ensure these parts meet stringent safety and durability requirements.
• In this role, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide guidance to junior analysts as you continue to develop your own expertise.
• This position offers a dynamic environment where you can further your technical skills, make a tangible impact on product performance, and be part of a global engineering community dedicated to excellence and innovation.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Perform mechanical integrity, stress, and lifing assessments using finite element analysis and other numerical modeling techniques.
• Contribute to problem-solving activities by identifying root causes and developing effective solutions through detailed analysis.
• Participate in peer reviews of analysis projects, helping to maintain technical quality and sharing knowledge within the team.
• Communicate analysis results and recommendations to customers and cross-functional teams, both in written reports and presentations.
• Engage with the wider engineering community to share knowledge, learn best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in tools, processes, and methods.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2+ years of experience, OR
• Master’s degree in Engineering, OR
• PhD in Engineering.

Preferred Requirements:

• 3+ years ANSYS Workbench experience required. ANSYS APDL experience in addition to Workbench is preferred.
• Must have 5 or more years of hands-on experience in conducting mechanical integrity, stress, and lifing assessments using finite element analysis and other numerical models.
• Ability to apply logical, analytical, and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems and make balanced decisions across technical and business parameters.
• Knowledge and experience of product integrity / liability and certification frameworks.
• Membership of a relevant professional body appropriate to region.
• Good communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organization.