Job Title: Stress Engineer Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Stress Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for laying out structural load paths for early conceptual designs to meet high-level requirements. This role involves working in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment with design, fabrication, assembly, and other key functions to execute trade studies and consider various design solutions. Responsibilities + Lay out structural load paths for early conceptual designs to meet high-level requirements. + Apply first principle approaches with a strong general knowledge of metallics and composite structures. + Execute trade studies to consider various design solutions and downselect to the most weight-efficient concepts that meet requirements. + Work effectively in an IPT environment with design, fabrication, assembly, and other key functions. Essential Skills + Proficiency in Catia + Expertise in stress analysis and structural analysis + Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and FEMAP + Knowledge of damage tolerance + 5+ years of experience in the field + Experience with Boeing, GFEM, DFEM, and structural load + Experience in mechanical engineering or aerospace + Understanding of composites Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with conceptual design first principles analysis approaches for primary composite structures + Knowledge of various composite structures failure modes and unique analysis methodologies associated with composites + Experience in creating, managing, and running GFEMs (Global Finite Element Models) + Experience in creating and executing DFEMs (Detail Finite Element Models) + Ability to create simple working FEMs for conceptual design work to validate design principles Work Environment This is a long-term contract position of at least 18 months to support commercial programs for an aerospace client onsite. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and candidates must be onsite to perform the work in their facility. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.