Stress Engineer

Job Title: Stress Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Stress Engineer to engage in detailed component design and FEA-based stress analysis. The role involves conceptual design work and significant application of design principles to ensure manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and inspection readiness. You will work with a diverse cross-functional team to design and analyze metallic parts using various manufacturing methods, and perform stress analysis emphasizing structural dynamics, fatigue, and nonlinear solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create conceptual sketches and CAD designs for drafting teams.
• Perform FEA tasks, from simple geometry creation to final analysis reports.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers, Drafters, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, Test Lab Personnel, Contracts, and Sales.
• Engage in all phases of the product life cycle, including new product development, legacy product support, research and development, and failure analysis.
• Develop custom design and task automation tools using Excel (VBA), MATLAB, Python, and software APIs.
• Conduct internal flow and external insulation calculations using in-house tools.
• Travel up to 15% for software training and customer support during design phases.

Essential Skills

• BS Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Astronautical or similar Engineering field; MS Degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in an engineering design environment.
• 6+ years of experience with finite element analysis stress software (HyperWorks, Femap/NASTRAN, or ANSYS Mechanical).
• 4+ years of experience specifically with HyperWorks.
• Expertise in data analysis and reduction.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with linear and nonlinear static FEA solutions, modal, harmonic response, and random response.
• Experience with topology optimization and simulation of metal forming methods.
• Experience in designing for metallic additive manufacturing with SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar drafting software.
• Experience with Stainless Steel, Titanium, Inconel, and other superalloys.
• Proficiency in applying GD&T per ASME Y14.5:2018 (and/or 2009).
• Experience in MRB review and disposition of nonconforming hardware.

Work Environment

The role is based onsite, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. You will be part of a collaborative team under the supervision of a Design Engineer. The environment supports professional growth as the team is expanding due to successful program wins and new product introductions.

This is a Permanent position based out of Burbank, CA.

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Health, dental, vision, 401K, 2 weeks accrued PTO first year (not negotiable), holidays

This is a fully onsite position in Burbank,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.