Structural Integrity Engineer, Princ
We are looking for a Structural Integrity Engineer to join our Shelby team!
As an Structural Integrity Engineer you will perform static stress, fatigue life and damage tolerance analysis on mechanical parts associated with aircraft rotary and linear actuation equipment including gears; perform vibration, shock and dynamic analysis on mechanical equipment; work with mechanical design engineers to optimize designs for minimum size and weight; perform thermal analysis and FEA modeling on mechanical equipment, electric motors and motor electronic drive assemblies.
Location: Shelby, NC
Salary: $131,000 to $189,200
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in NC. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
Your Challenge
- Finite Element Modeling and structural analysis of aircraft rotary and linear actuation equipment and components such as gears, splines, shafts, bearings, ballscrews, housings, fasteners and other related parts (ANSYS a must, experience with Altair/Hyperworks desired)
- Fatigue analysis methods including Miner’s Rule, Rainflow, Equivalent Loading, Damage Tolerance (NASGRO)
- Shock, Vibration and deflection FEA analysis
- Stress analysis using traditional textbook methods (Roark, Shigley, Peterson, etc.)
- Thermal FEA analysis for electric motors, actuator, and motor drive electronics assemblies and printed circuit boards
- Ability to communicate and work collaboratively within product development teams, present work during formal design reviews, and document work clearly in deliverable stress and thermal analysis reports
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- 12+ years experience
- Must be a US Citizen
- Familiarity with analysis of rotating transmission equipment including geared components, splines, bearings, shafts, and housings; Finite element analysis experience, ANSYS required; Familiarity with fatigue analysis techniques and computer analysis tools such as Matlab, MathCad, NASGRO, Orbis; Familiarity with high strength materials; Experience using FEA for steady state and transient thermal simulation of mechanical and electronics equipment
- Experience with NX Computer Aided Design is highly desirable as basis for FEA modeling; Experience with gearing and gearbox mechanical design and layout using NX is desirable
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Referral Program
- Competitive Pay
- Recognition
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export‑controlled information and is subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export‑controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Curtiss‑Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
EEO Statement
For US applicants: EEO is The Law.
Accommodation Statement
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
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