Stress & Fatigue Analyst - Landing Gear
BETA Technologies
IT
South Burlington, VT, USA
Posted on Nov 4, 2025
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Aircraft Landing Gear Stress Analyst to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing comprehensive stress and fatigue analysis of aircraft landing gear systems to ensure safety, reliability, and performance.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
- Conduct detailed finite element analysis (FEA) and stress analysis of landing gear components
- Develop and perform complex computational models to evaluate structural integrity
- Analyze load conditions, fatigue life, and stress distribution of landing gear systems
- Prepare technical reports and documentation of analysis results
- Collaborate with design engineers to provide recommendations for structural improvements
- Validate analytical models through comparison with test data and experimental results
- Support FAA certification and qualification processes for landing gear systems for Part 23/27 aircraft
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of experience performing aerospace stress and fatigue analysis
- Advanced knowledge of FEA tools (ANSYS preferred)
- Strong understanding of aircraft structural mechanics and load analysis
- Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- BS in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field (master’s preferred)
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
- Familiarity with aerospace certification standards (FAA, EASA)
- Experience in the design, development, test, and certification of landing gear for Part 23 and/or 27 aircraft
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- This role is based in South Burlington, VT or Montreal, QC, and is an in-office job (not remote)
- Expectations are 80-90% of the time would be office work and up to 20% hands on supporting test activities
- Occasional travel to suppliers and test facilities