Stress Analysis Engineer

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT A SWISS OR EU/EFTA CITIZEN!

Axalp Technologies is a dynamic company dedicated to shaping the future of aerospace and related fields by providing engineering to selected customers and partners. Join our highly talented and motivated team and work on challenging tasks for cutting-edge systems, ranging from new-design eVTOL aircraft to hybrid-electric aircraft.  PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN SWITZERLAND.

Your Contributions:

• Working with airframe design engineers, develop load paths and airframe structural configuration layouts, conduct preliminary sizing of airframe structures including metallic and composite materials
• Conduct airframe structural analysis using hand calculations and/or finite element analysis methods such as NASTRAN for a variety of structure types for typical aircraft load cases
• Perform structural analysis of primary and secondary structures (e.g., modeling, static, fatigue, damage tolerance, etc.) 
• Participate in material allowables development test programs
• Prepare documentation to support design decisions and to resolve issues. Prepare presentations for design reviews.  Assist the lead project engineer in preparing for customer technical interchange meetings and technical program reviews.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering or a related field.
• At least 4 years work experience in the aerospace industry, or a Masters degree in an appropriate field.
• Experience with engineering and/or manufacturing development of structural parts and assemblies utilizing composite materials.  Demonstrated strong engineering skills in structural analysis.
• Experience with analytical software such as FEMAP, PATRAN, NASTRAN, HyperSizer, ABAQUS, MSC ADAMS, Matlab.
• Relevant experience with the composite part detail process, including composites stacking sequence, lamination theory, honeycomb core, bonded assemblies, manufacturing assembly and fabrication processes, post-cure machining operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written
• Ability to work effectively both individually and in small teams
• Citizen of Switzerland or EU/EFTA country, or otherwise have work authorization for Switzerland.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with very lightweight aerostructures.
• Experience with “unconventional” aircraft designs.  (UAV, eVTOL, etc.)
• Familiar with industry standards for the manufacture, repair, and assembly of composite components for aerospace.
• Experience with hands-on construction or manufacturing

What we offer:

• Become an integral part of a highly skilled and motivated team
• Varied and exciting projects, including electric aircraft, VTOL systems, and uncrewed aircraft
• Flexible work hours