Structural Analysis Engineer 3 (contract)

Level 3 Structural Analysis Engineer

Develops, integrates and documents structural requirements to establish the system design. Coordinates with other engineering groups to establish the product's environment. Guides product design and verifies structural integrity by using analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance. Develops test plans and configurations, supports test execution and analyzes/reports test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications. Defines and documents certification and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied. Supports in-service products by investigating failures and analyzing improvements. Works under general direction.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Top Skills

NASTRAN/PATRAN

Aerospace Experience

5-7+ years of Hand Calculations

FEA - Finite Element Analysis

REQUIRED: Certification development,

certification documentation support,

Certification Process Experience

9X80 Work Schedule

Could be OT possible

MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN SECRET CLEARANCE POST START

*Primary Responsibilities*

Structural analysis tasks include, but are not limited to: static strength, damage tolerance and durability

Develops, integrates and documents structural requirements to establish the system design

Coordinates with other engineering groups to establish the product’s environment

Guides product design and verifies structural integrity by using analytical methods, finite element models / simulations and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance

Develops test plans and configurations, supports text execution and analyzes / reports test results to validate and verify systems and components to meet requirements and specifications

Defines and documents certification and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied

Supports in-service products by investigating failures and analyzing improvements

Support internal / external design reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), preliminary / critical design reviews (PDR / CDR) with U.S. and Foreign Air Force Customers

Education Requirements: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.