Structural Analysis Engineer

Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

About the Role

The Structural Analysis Engineer will deliver structural assessments of various turbomachinery components such as fans, compressors, combustors, nozzles, turbines, seals, and pressurized cases. This is an opportunity to work on a broad spectrum of cutting-edge commercial and military gas turbine hardware with a high degree of ownership for structural integrity throughout the product life cycle. The role is 100% on-site and involves collaboration with mechanical design, aerodynamics, manufacturing, project, and test engineering to develop final design configurations and support our growing product line.

Responsibilities

• Plan, support, and document tests ranging from material characterization to component and full engine-based validation
• Use structural analysis methods to conduct test and failure investigations
• Deliver timely structural dispositions to production support requests
• Mentor design and analysis engineers to improve the durability of designs and existing analytical capabilities
• Develop analytical tools and methods to drive accuracy, innovation, and efficiency while meeting cost and schedule commitments
• Communicate analysis results to both internal and external customers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering
• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Demonstrated understanding of structural mechanics
• Proficient in Finite Element Analysis for static structural, vibratory, and heat transfer solutions (ANSYS experience strongly desired)
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of turbomachinery failure modes including low and high cycle fatigue, fracture mechanics, and creep
• Working knowledge of gas turbine engines and associated manufacturing techniques
• Experience with FAA 14 CFR Part 33 certification requirements is a plus
• Ability to effectively communicate analysis results, conclusions, and recommendations
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• U.S. Citizenship status required (position may require a U.S. Government Security Clearance)

Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids, and alcohol as policy dictates.