Stress Engineer (m/f/d)

NAXCON GmbH, located in the heart of Freiburg, is at the forefront of the German IT and engineering industry.

Our experts have extensive knowledge in software and hardware development, state-of-the-art electronics, and future-oriented technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality.

We are not only dedicated to project work for our customers, but also intensively pursue in-house innovation projects as well as research & development. Renowned companies from a wide range of German industries place their trust in us - demonstrating the outstanding expertise and commitment of our engineers.

Position: Stress Engineer

Location: Wesseling, Germany

Field: Aerospace

Type: Full-time

Tasks:

• Stress analysis of metallic or composite of primary and secondary components by means of hand calculations and/or FEM.
• Write structural substantiation reports that meet the technical requirements of the program and certifying authority.
• Liaise, manage and provide technical direction to offsite suppliers.
• Provide stress support to other areas of the organization, including Design, Production, Flight Test, Quality Assurance and Airworthiness.
• Ensure that the technical content, quality, compliance and safety aspects of any technical data is documented in accordance with internal standards and guidelines.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of the fundamental principles of stress analysis of metallic and composite structure.
• Good understanding of aircraft structural load paths and experience with analysis methodologies for various primary and secondary structural components.
• Capability to set-up an FE model based on DMU or design principles.
• Advanced skills with the following pre/post processor & solvers: Nastran, Hypermesh and Patran.
• Experience with classic hand calculation stress methods (e.g. Niu, Bruhn, ESDU, Roark & ​​Young, HSB).
• Capable of working to deadlines and to follow the calculations procedures developed internally.
• Ability to work independently and to multitask efficiently.
• Understanding of civil aircraft certification rules and experience in certification procedures, ideally with CS/FAR 23.
• Strong motivation and enthusiasm to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Ability to work on details while keeping the big picture in mind.
• Very good knowledge of spoken and written English language. German is a plus.
• Experience with NASTRAN/Patran is a plus
• Experience with Fatigue & DT analysis of airframe components is a plus.
• Experience using Siemens Teamcenter PLM Software (version 10.x) is a plus.
• A master degree in aeronautical engineering, alternatively a similar degree or an adequate education / experience in the aeronautical industry.
• A minimum of 7 years engineering experience in stress analysis.

What we offer:

• Join a cosmopolitan and internationally mixed team: We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and cultures to contribute their unique perspectives and talents to our team.
• Polish your German language skills: If you are looking to improve your German language skills, we offer a supportive environment where you can practice and develop your language abilities: whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker.
• Benefit from a fixed contact person from the company: We understand the importance of having a reliable point of contact within the company. That's why we assign a dedicated contact person who will provide guidance and support throughout your employment with us.
• Professional growth and development: With us, our engineers can immerse themselves in new industries or projects after just 1-2 years and actively transfer knowledge.
• Enjoy regular team events with the company: We believe in the power of team building and fostering positive relationships within the workplace. That's why we organize regular team events to promote collaboration and strengthen our team bonds.
• Competitive compensation package: At NAXCON, we believe that our engineers are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package that includes a salary commensurate with experience and expertise.