Torch Technologies is seeking a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer to join a team performing structural integrity evaluations and stress analysis on high-performance gearboxes and drivetrain systems supporting All Army Platforms. This position supports the evaluation of rotating mechanical components to ensure compliance with aerospace safety, durability, and airworthiness standards.
As a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:- Perform static, dynamic, and fatigue stress analysis on transmission gears, bearings, housings, and shafts.
- Develop, execute, and refine finite element models (FEM) to simulate operational stress, strain, thermal loads, and vibration.
- Conduct drivetrain validation activities, including gear contact stress, bending stress, and pitting/scoring resistance analysis to predict component life and prevent failure.
- Perform crack propagation, fracture mechanics, and damage tolerance evaluations to establish inspection intervals and safe-life limits.
- Prepare and review stress reports and certification packages supporting compliance with FAA, EASA, and/or military airworthiness requirements.
- Support analysis and evaluation of aerospace drivetrain systems operating under extreme mechanical loads and conditions.
Required Qualifications:- U.S. Citizenship.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in stress analysis, specifically supporting aerospace transmissions, gearboxes, or rotating machinery.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance.
- Advanced proficiency with FEA/FEM tools such as NASTRAN, ANSYS, or ABAQUS.
- Experience with 3D CAD modeling tools such as CATIA V5 or SolidWorks.
- Strong understanding of aerospace material properties, surface treatments, and common failure modes associated with aerospace alloys.
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Engineering Mechanics.
- Prior experience supporting military aerospace or rotorcraft drivetrain programs.
- Familiarity with FAA, EASA, or military airworthiness certification processes.
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Onsite, Corpus Christi, TX
Travel: 0-10%
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
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Benefits:Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.
