Stress Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Fullerton, CA, US

Salary: $83,200

Company

hirify.global is a staffing and engineering services company supporting aerospace and aviation projects.

What you will do

• Perform finite element analysis and classical hand calculations for aircraft modifications and repairs across static, dynamic, thermal, fatigue, and non-linear loading conditions.
• Develop validation test plans and integrate strain-gauge, shock, and vibration data with analytical models and reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to evaluate designs and ensure structural compliance.
• Coordinate with internal teams, technical consultants, and customers to communicate analytical findings.
• Improve stress-analysis methodologies to streamline evaluations and support project timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural/Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional engineering experience in structural or stress analysis within the aerospace or aviation industry.
• Strong foundation in classical hand calculations and engineering mathematics for structural and mechanical analysis.
• Proficiency with structural analysis tools such as NASTRAN and FEMAP.
• Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment with technical rigor.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on projects ranging from rapid 24/7-turnaround repairs to multi-year initiatives.
• Flexible consulting environment with autonomy, professional ownership, and independence based on demonstrated performance.
• Collaborative, development-minded team with mentorship and opportunities for internal advancement.
• Competitive salary, profit sharing, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
• For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, major medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and statutory sick pay may be provided where required.