Control Surface and Flap Mechanism Stress Analyst

RDT·Zamudio & Alcobendas, Spain

What they offer

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    RDT doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Be near Zamudio & Alcobendas for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have senior-level experience

    Senior-level role.

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This job was published 4 months ago

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About the role

The Control Surface Stress Analyst will be responsible for the structural justification of the control surfaces and the flap actuation mechanism of the Electra EL9. This is a senior position, with full responsibility for the flap GFEM and minimal technical supervision.

The position reports directly to the Chief Engineer.

What you'll do

  • Full responsibility for the Global FEM Model of the flap:

    • Model creation, maintenance, configuration control, and mesh quality

    • Application of loads transferred from the wing GFEM

  • Perform nonlinear FE analyses, including:

    • Contact

    • Large displacements

    • Kinematic behavior of multi-link mechanisms

  • Extract interface loads and deflections for downstream users

  • Size and justify:

    • Flap structures

    • Hinges, fittings, lugs, and pins

    • 6-bar flap mechanisms under deployment loads, kinematic cases, and failure cases

  • Complement FEM analyses with classical hand calculations on critical details

  • Write Formal Static Strength Reports supporting first flight and Part 23 certification

What we're looking for

  • Extensive senior experience as a Stress Analyst on moving surfaces or aircraft mechanisms

  • Demonstrated responsibility in nonlinear FEM with contact (FEMAP / NX Nastran)

  • Strong command of classical structural analysis (Bruhn, Niu, ESDU) applied to metallic parts

  • Experience in extracting interface loads and structural deflections

  • Knowledge of EASA / FAA Part 23 or Part 25 certification frameworks

  • Proven ability to work independently as a technical authority and deliver clear, auditable reports

Deliverables

  • Fully documented flap GFEM with version control

  • Interface load and deflection datasets for downstream integration

  • Static Strength Reports for incremental reviews, CDR, and First Flight Readiness

You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English, .

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