Mechanical / Aerospace Stress Engineer

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Engineering Mechanics.
• Prior experience supporting military aerospace or rotorcraft drivetrain programs.
• Familiarity with FAA, EASA, or military airworthiness certification processes.
• Schedule : M-F; 8-5
• Work Location : Onsite, Corpus Christi, TX
• Travel : 0-10%
• Relocation Assistance Available : No
• Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract : No
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Benefits

Additional Information

Torch Technologies Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us! Torch Technologies is seeking a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer to join a team performing structural integrity evaluations and stress analysis on high-performance gearboxes and drivetrain systems supporting All Army Platforms. This position supports the evaluation of rotating mechanical components to ensure compliance with aerospace safety, durability, and airworthiness standards. As a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to: Perform static, dynamic, and fatigue stress analysis on transmission gears, bearings, housings, and shafts. Develop, execute, and refine finite element models (FEM) to simulate operational stress, strain, thermal loads, and vibration. Conduct drivetrain validation activities, including gear contact stress, bending stress, and pitting/scoring resistance analysis to predict component life and prevent failure. Perform crack propagation, fracture mechanics, and damage tolerance evaluations to establish inspection intervals and safe-life limits. Prepare and review stress reports and certification packages supporting compliance with FAA, EASA, and/or military airworthiness requirements. Support analysis and evaluation of aerospace drivetrain systems operating under extreme mechanical loads and conditions. Required Qualifications: U.S. Citizenship. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or related engineering discipline. 5+ years of progressive experience in stress analysis, specifically supporting aerospace transmissions, gearboxes, or rotating machinery. Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance. Advanced proficiency with FEA/FEM tools such as NASTRAN, ANSYS, or ABAQUS. Experience with 3D CAD modeling tools such as CATIA V5 or SolidWorks. Strong understanding of aerospace material properties, surface treatments, and common failure modes associated with aerospace alloys.

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