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# Senior Stress Analyst with Security Clearance

- **Company:** Innova Solutions
- **Location:** Waco, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $249,600 - $260,000
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Computer Literacy, Femap, MATLAB, Mathcad, Microsoft Office, Nastran (Computer-Aided Design Software), PATRAN
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5837376319

## About the Role

* Thorough understanding of industry-standard classical hand analysis methods. Preferred Qualifications:
 * Experience with MSC PATRAN/NASTRAN, or FEMAP.
 * Experience analyzing composite structures.
 * Experience in MATLAB or Mathcad.
 * Experience with FAA and/or Military Airworthiness requirements.
 * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and have general computer knowledge. Ideal candidate will have
 * Bachelor's Degree (BSME, BSAE, BSCE) and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree (MSME, MSAE) and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
 * Minimum 5 years' experience in Finite-Element Modeling (FEM). Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!
This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis.

## Description

* The Aircraft Stress Engineer will perform structural analyses on aircraft primary and secondary structures, using a mix of classical methods and finite-element modeling, considering all relevant failure modes to meet aircraft airworthiness requirements.
 * Tasking includes design support and structural liaison.
 * Seeking a Subject Matter Expert with comprehensive knowledge of Aircraft Structures, focused on Static Stress, and in-depth knowledge of Stress Analysis methodology.
 * Predict internal stresses and structural instabilities in aircraft structure.
 * Generate free-body diagrams of structural load paths.
 * Determine reaction forces, calculate internal loads, and develop shear and moment diagrams.
 * Document and report analysis results.
 * Coordinate with Mechanical Design team to help develop structural load path concepts, and to size structural dimensions and features.
 * Review and approve structural engineering drawings as part of the release process.
 * Mentor less experienced stress analysts.
 * Automate repetitive analytical tasks.
 * Work in a collaborative team environment, as a member of the larger Flight Sciences Group, and across all disciplines within an integrated project team.