Engineer, Stress

Company: Honda Aircraft Company, LLC
Location: Greensboro
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Purpose We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Stress Engineer with a robust background in the analysis, certification, and testing of both composite and metallic primary structures. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex engineering concepts effectively. Key Accountabilities - Experience with stress analysis of composite primary structures (experience with metallic structures is highly desirable). - Conduct detailed stress analysis using both classical hand calculation methods (e.g., Bruhn, Peery, Roark, ESDU) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools. - Prepare and author certification stress reports; collaborate with FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs). - Support and interpret structural testing activities. - Clearly communicate and justify analysis methods, assumptions, and results to both internal teams and external stakeholders. Qualifications, Experience, and Skills - Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering required. - FAA DER certification (14 CFR Part 23/25) is a significant plus but not required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Expertise in Finite Element Analysis tools such as NASTRAN and FEMAP. - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). - Experience with 3D solid modeling using CATIA V5—ability to manipulate and extract data from models. - Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Visual Basic (VB), or MATLAB is a strong plus. Working Conditions - Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors. - Incumbents may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties. - Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.). - Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties. - Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions. - Effectively communicate in Business English language. - Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties. - Pull, push, carry, lift or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing up to 50lbs or more during the work shift, with the use of Company provided “reach assistance technology”

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