Senior Stress Engineer

ZeroAvia

Kemble, United Kingdom

Role

Integrating a novel propulsion system within existing aircraft designs is an important opportunity in decarbonising aviation. To meet this challenge, ZeroAvia require an ambitious and capable senior stress engineer to help deliver effective solutions for modifying and re-certifying aircraft.

The successful candidate will predominantly work on integrating ZeroAvia’s propulsion system onto airframe primary structures including understanding and mitigating against the impact the modifications have on the original aircraft type certificate. The candidate may also be involved in the structural verification of the powertrain and power generation system itself along with rig design.

Job responsibilities will include the design and analysis of aircraft mounting structures and structural assessment of primary aircraft structures to accommodate novel powertrain systems. The work will involve material selection, proposing solutions to achieve stress, stiffness, durability and damage tolerance requirements and weight and cost optimization. Strong experience with FEA is essential, as well as hand calculations. Experience in aircraft preliminary design and working on CS-23 certified or regional aircraft programs a benefit.

Must have a strong mechanical engineering experience and ability to work independently. Experience with complex components and assemblies. Experience with Aircraft and Automotive drivetrain systems a plus. Knowledge of FAA, EASA, CAA regulatory structures, rules, and regulations a plus.

Main responsibilities

Perform structural simulations and verification of powertrain equipment including test correlation.
Apply knowledge of materials (metallics and composites), finishes, welding, and other manufacturing processes to best meet product requirements.
Participate in design reviews.
Work closely with engineers, manufacturing and testing personnel to ensure that all aspects of the design are understood.
Serve as liaison with testing department for equipment qualification.
Provide expertise to review subcontractor design deliverables of critical aircraft equipment.

Requirements

Experience and qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in an appropriate discipline and commensurate depth of related technical experience.

Essential Requirements

High level of expertise in FE model creation and FE analysis.
Expert in one or more types of analyses: linear-static analysis, dynamic analysis, non-linear analysis.
Experience in ‘hand calculation’ analytical sizing analysis using industry standard methods.
Vibration and shock testing experience.
Understanding of metallurgy, material models and failure modes.
Verification experience of computational/analytical models.
Comfortable working from first principles.
Good knowledge of design for manufacture and assembly.
Working knowledge of Nx or Solidworks.
Tool and methodology development experience.
Excellent level of spoken and written English (additional languages a plus).
Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as good written and oral communication skills.

Beneficial Requirements

Proficient in Siemens Simcenter/NX Nastran.
DO160g testing experience.
Proficiency in composite (FRP) design, sizing, and failure analysis including through FEA.
Vibration and noise analysis experience.
Experience in the creation of complex aerospace 3D CAD and mechanical engineering drawings.
Knowledge of aerospace standards.
Full product design life-cycle experience.
Rig design and welding.

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