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Position Summary Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference. Military Flight Controls Division Supporting aircraft worldwide, Parker Aerospace's Military Flight Controls Division (MFCD) provides primary and secondary flight control systems that make flight possible. Tested, proven and trusted in commercial and military applications for decades, MFCD provides precise position-control actuation solutions for military aircraft across the United States and with foreign partners. The division's JetPipe electrohydraulic servovalve (EHSV) technology is used across commercial and military aircraft around the world. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the Military Flight Controls Division is the global leader in fly-by-wire flight control systems and electrohydraulic products and offers the world's most advanced motor design capabilities for flight controls. SUMMARY: Provides technical expertise and leadership in an engineering discipline, product, or systems field. Researches and carries out complex engineering assignments that result in the introduction of new technologies, products, or processes. Contributes to and has responsibility for the completion of significant assignments with broad product, technology, customer, and strategic business impact. Develops and recommends solutions to unique technical challenges. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs detailed structural analysis to determine structural integrity (margins of safety), using classical techniques and Ansys Mechanical FEA tools. LS-Dyna expertise a plus. Integrates component-level structural math models and performs integrated analysis, using finite element methods, to develop internal loads and stresses to verify structural integrity. Performs structural analysis and provides expertise to respond to customer inquiries, develops service bulletins, investigates failures and coordinate with regulatory agencies, to maintain continued airworthiness/mission capability. Guides structural design and configuration development. Performs trade studies to optimize structure and meet program requirements. Documents structural analyses and data, required to show compliance with Parker, customer and regulatory requirements, at a component level. Develops, deploys and supports in-house and commercial application software to enable efficient performance of engineering tasks to reduce cycle time and drive product improvements. Researches and prepares data to support definition of structural design requirements. Researches new technology applications, new product designs and structural life enhancement concepts, to improve products at the program level. Develops test plans, conducts pre-test analysis, monitors tests, analyzes and correlates test data, and documents results to develop and certify structural concepts, investigates failures and develops allowable materials.
Compiles and analyzes operation, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified products or systems.
Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment when necessary, data are insufficient or conformation by testing is advisable. Supports Integration and Test by assessing out of spec conditions and providing recommendations in a timely manner. Provides expert technical advice and recommendations, leads internal and customer design reviews, and proposes methodology for problem-solving and analysis on complex design or customer issues. Researches and develops technology with an R&D and product development focus.
Provides expert technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect long range plant and product engineering planning by carefully analyzing and applying advanced engineering and scientific concepts.
Communicates and coordinates with other technical resources to provide recommendations, lessons learned, methods for problem-solving, analysis methodology, etc. to maximize contribution to multiple projects or programs.
Makes technical proposals and presentations to various internal and customer groups to influence business decisions.
Investigates, researches, and operationalizes new technologies in specialty or related areas to improve cost and performance by applying advanced engineering design methods, theories, and research techniques.
Acts as consultant to management on technical and project-related matters, serves as a functional expert.
Identifies mentoring and development needs; serves as a mentor for other employees.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Work Authorization:
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Qualifications):
Bachelor's degree within Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering Discipline 10+ years of experience using ANSYS or similar FEM software to perform structural analysis on aircraft or space structures. 10+ years of experience with structural analysis methods (e.g., fatigue and corrosion, stress analysis, statics, materials strength, material characteristics, repair techniques, damage tolerance methods used in maintenance programs). Ability to travel 10% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule Competitive Compensation
- Pay Range: $120500 to $210950 annually
- Participation in Annual Incentive Program
Benefit & Retirement Plans Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
- Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
- 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
- Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
- Career development and tuition reimbursement.
- Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
- Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
- Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
Equal Employment Opportunity Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
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Parker Hannifin Corporation
$120,500.00 - $210,950.00 / yr
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
Feb 17, 2026