Publicerad: 2024-10-16
Senior Stress Engineer - Composite Structures
At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km. Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade.
We are now looking for a Senior Stress Engineer to join our Airframe & interiors team in Gothenburg. Do you have experience with expertise in composite structures from concept design through manufacturing and want to contribute to a more sustainable future?
Your mission
The Senior Stress Engineer will have a critical role in the design, analysis, and optimization of lightweight composite structures, focusing on advanced manufacturing technologies like Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) and Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM).
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Perform detailed stress and structural analysis of composite aircraft components such as wings, fuselage sections, empennage, and secondary structures, ensuring all analysis meets aerospace certification standards.
- Use advanced finite element analysis (FEA) tools (NASTRAN, Hypermesh) to simulate load conditions and predict structural behavior.
- Work with design teams to optimize composite structures for performance, manufacturing and weight reduction.
- Recommend changes to laminate stacking sequences, fiber orientations, and ply layup to meet performance criteria and facilitate Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) or other advanced composite manufacturing processes.
- Liaise with design, manufacturing, materials engineering, and quality teams to ensure composite structures are designed and analyzed in accordance with project specifications.
- Provide technical guidance during the manufacturing process, addressing composite layup, curing processes (e.g. VARTM), and inspection methods.
- Prepare stress reports and documentation for certification authorities.
- Support full-scale testing of composite components, including static, fatigue, and environmental tests.
- Correlate FEA models with physical test results, refining analysis as necessary.
You will report to the Head Airframe & Interiors and your place of work will be at our main office located in Gothenburg, Sweden.
- 10+ years experience in stress analysis of composite materials in the aerospace industry.
- Proficiency in FEA tools like NASTRAN, Hypermesh, HyperX.
- Specialized coursework or certification in composite structures, stress analysis, or finite element methods is a plus.
- Deep understanding of composite material behavior, laminate theory, and ply-by-ply failure criteria.
- Familiarity with aerospace design software (e.g., CATIA, Siemens NX and Fibersim) for composite layup and analysis.
- A proactive and forward-thinking approach to challenges with ability to develop novel and creative solutions alongside emerging technologies. Thrives in environments where conventional solutions might not be sufficient and enjoys the exploration of new ideas to optimize performance and efficiency
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills, particularly in applying stress analysis to real-world designs.
- Strong communication and report-writing skills for technical documentation and coordination with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills in English
- Eagerness to work with others
- Passion for aircraft and electrification of the aviation industry
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
We recommend you submit your application in English as soon as possible as selection and interviews are held continually.
Heart Aerospace has a clear mission. We work to decarbonize and democratize air travel. We believe in electrification. Not only to bring down emissions and build a sustainable future, but to make flying accessible for the many, around the world.
Electric planes are cheaper to operate and can unlock convenient and effective regional traveling, a market that today is restricted by the difficulty of making a sustainable profit. Our mission is about taking electrification to the skies, helping our customers build their businesses, and the traveling public to access an amazing and sustainable service.
Working at Heart Aerospace is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world more accessible and sustainable. Come help us write a new chapter in the history of aviation together!
We seek experienced and skilled professionals to join our fast-moving team developing a new electric aircraft. We’re in a very expansive phase and now is the time to join our team! Visit our career site and check out what it is like working at Heart.
Heart Aerospace is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are now looking for a Senior Stress Engineer to join our Airframe & interiors team in Gothenburg. Do you have experience with expertise in composite structures from concept design through manufacturing and want to contribute to a more sustainable future?
Your mission
The Senior Stress Engineer will have a critical role in the design, analysis, and optimization of lightweight composite structures, focusing on advanced manufacturing technologies like Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) and Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM).
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Perform detailed stress and structural analysis of composite aircraft components such as wings, fuselage sections, empennage, and secondary structures, ensuring all analysis meets aerospace certification standards.
- Use advanced finite element analysis (FEA) tools (NASTRAN, Hypermesh) to simulate load conditions and predict structural behavior.
- Work with design teams to optimize composite structures for performance, manufacturing and weight reduction.
- Recommend changes to laminate stacking sequences, fiber orientations, and ply layup to meet performance criteria and facilitate Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) or other advanced composite manufacturing processes.
- Liaise with design, manufacturing, materials engineering, and quality teams to ensure composite structures are designed and analyzed in accordance with project specifications.
- Provide technical guidance during the manufacturing process, addressing composite layup, curing processes (e.g. VARTM), and inspection methods.
- Prepare stress reports and documentation for certification authorities.
- Support full-scale testing of composite components, including static, fatigue, and environmental tests.
- Correlate FEA models with physical test results, refining analysis as necessary.
You will report to the Head Airframe & Interiors and your place of work will be at our main office located in Gothenburg, Sweden.
- 10+ years experience in stress analysis of composite materials in the aerospace industry.
- Proficiency in FEA tools like NASTRAN, Hypermesh, HyperX.
- Specialized coursework or certification in composite structures, stress analysis, or finite element methods is a plus.
- Deep understanding of composite material behavior, laminate theory, and ply-by-ply failure criteria.
- Familiarity with aerospace design software (e.g., CATIA, Siemens NX and Fibersim) for composite layup and analysis.
- A proactive and forward-thinking approach to challenges with ability to develop novel and creative solutions alongside emerging technologies. Thrives in environments where conventional solutions might not be sufficient and enjoys the exploration of new ideas to optimize performance and efficiency
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills, particularly in applying stress analysis to real-world designs.
- Strong communication and report-writing skills for technical documentation and coordination with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills in English
- Eagerness to work with others
- Passion for aircraft and electrification of the aviation industry
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
We recommend you submit your application in English as soon as possible as selection and interviews are held continually.
Heart Aerospace has a clear mission. We work to decarbonize and democratize air travel. We believe in electrification. Not only to bring down emissions and build a sustainable future, but to make flying accessible for the many, around the world.
Electric planes are cheaper to operate and can unlock convenient and effective regional traveling, a market that today is restricted by the difficulty of making a sustainable profit. Our mission is about taking electrification to the skies, helping our customers build their businesses, and the traveling public to access an amazing and sustainable service.
Working at Heart Aerospace is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world more accessible and sustainable. Come help us write a new chapter in the history of aviation together!
We seek experienced and skilled professionals to join our fast-moving team developing a new electric aircraft. We’re in a very expansive phase and now is the time to join our team! Visit our career site and check out what it is like working at Heart.
Heart Aerospace is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.