Varstaff is looking for an Structural Analyst III
As a Stress Engineer, you will perform strength assessments using classical hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) for tooling and ground support equipment (GSE). You will document and review stress analyses, mentor tooling designers, manage vendor-developed projects, and provide technical guidance on designs for aerospace structural, mechanical, and fluid systems.
Perform strength assessments utilizing classical analysis techniques and FEA for tooling and GSE.
Document and review stress analyses to facilitate the release of engineering drawings.
Mentor tooling designers on stress, stability, and fracture analysis best practices.
Provide technical guidance on design concepts, risk, cost, and performance trade-offs.
Lead conceptual and detailed analysis of tooling and equipment for structural, mechanical, and fluid systems.
Serve as the technical point of contact and responsible party for vendor-developed tooling projects.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (minimum).
8+ years of experience analyzing GSE or tooling in the automotive, aerospace, or similar industry.
Experience creating and validating FEMs using Ansys or NX Simulation with Nastran (1D, 2D, and 3D elements).
Proficiency in free-body diagrams, simplifying structural problems, and hand calculations for steel/aluminum machining fixtures and weldments.
Proficiency in bolted joint (preload, stiffness, shear-tension) and welded joint (sizing, effective throat, failure modes) hand calculations.
Familiarity with applicable structural codes (AISC-360, ASME B30 & 31, ASME BTH-1, etc.).
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
Proficiency with Creo and/or Siemens NX software.
Strong customer focus, communication, and multitasking skills within multidisciplinary teams.
