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Engineer Aerospace Structural

Chandler, AZ
Permanent

Posted

Structural Engineer - Aerospace
WORK SHIFT: 1st Shift (9/80A)
Secret Clearance Required
Structural Engineer to support our Mechanical and Energetics department. As a member of the M&E department youll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside other analysts, design engineers, and program managers to make our technologies a reality. This position will serve on-site at our Launch Systems headquarters in Chandler, AZ.

Responsibilities:
Under minimal direction, perform a variety of structural engineering tasks to support design, analysis, and test of missile and launch vehicle systems
Generate safety factors for stress, stiffness, buckling, bolted joints, fracture, and other relatable structural failure modes
Work in team environment and address issues using skills obtained in the field of engineering related to structural integrity sciences
Use the fundamentals of structural mechanics to provide guidance to design engineers in preliminary and final designs of launch vehicle primary/secondary structures and ground support equipment
Learn and develop proficiency with structural analysis software (FEMAP, NX NASTRAN, MathCAD, etc.)
Interpret, select, and apply specifications and customer requirements to accomplish specific goals
Produce engineering documentation and technical reports
Determine appropriate test levels and instrumentation to support the qualification and acceptance of flight structures
Gather, compile, and interpret technical data such as flight data, test data, or material test reports

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with at least 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Masters degree in STEM with at least 3 years of related engineering experience
Strong structural analysis background with demonstrated work experience and knowledge
Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
Familiarity with finite element analysis, classical stress and strain methodology, engineering statics, and structural mechanics
Computer skills with standard word processing/spreadsheet experience
Ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion
Active DoD Secret security clearance, or higher
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:
MS or PhD in related field.
Experience working with high performance flight structures
FEMAP, NX NASTRAN finite element analysis software is a plus. Experience with ANSYS, ABAQUS, and other software package use will also be considered.
Expertise in structural analysis of composite structures and fracture mechanics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Type: Permanent

Job ID: 254809671