Structural Engineer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the development of weight-optimized, compliant airworthy components and structural assemblies, which satisfy the contractual design criteria as well as design producibility requirements. 
• Perform structural analysis of primary and secondary structure and systems. Independently develop technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems with solutions that are imaginative, thorough, and practicable and consistent with organization objectives.
• Perform detailed 3D designs; generate CAD drawings and related documents, and support manufacturing and assembly of components.
• Create, review and approve drawings, structural substantiation reports, and other engineering materials. 
• Must be able to plan and organize time to work productively and efficiently while being able to adjust to multiple demands. Assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently. Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus towards common project goals.
• Good teaming and communication skills required. 
• Team leadership experience is required. Strong communication skills and proficiency with standard PC desktop applications is required.
• Document and troubleshoot component anomalies 
• Technical oversight of staff as a mentor
• Participate and present in internal and external (customer) design reviews

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace engineering with credentials. 
• 10 to 20 years of direct engineering design experience, in the spacecraft or aerospace industry, with project ownership.
• 5 to 10 years or more working experience with classical hand stress analysis methods. 
• Experience in technical report writing and must have excellent communication skills, be fluent in English (spoken and written) and proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment. 
• Design work starting at the conceptual level, maturing into full 3D modeling, validation with FEA analysis and hand calculations, and continuing into manufacturing. 
• Possess in-depth knowledge of and applicable experience with aircraft structural analysis methods, including hand calculation experience for mechanical joints. Using resources such as MMPDS, Bruhn, Roark, etc., aircraft fasteners, materials, sheet metal assemblies, machined fittings.
• Experience with the structural and fatigue analysis of mechanical and electronic components. System and component level static, vibration, acoustic, modal, shock test experience with aerospace flight hardware. 
• Appropriate Knowledge of regulatory (FAA and/or military) issues related to aircraft design and analysis and their impact on conformity and compliance is required (i.e., certification, qualification).
• You must provide evidence of proficiency in performing advanced stress analysis capability using NASTRAN and finite element modeling. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (but not required):

• 5 or more years of experience with CAD Software (preferably SOLIDWORKS) with practical experience and understanding of drafting standards (ASME Y14.100).
• 10 or more years working experience with detailed FEA methods and/or NASTRAN (FEMAP) finite element modeling. 
• Experience with composites (fiberglass/carbon fiber), and honeycomb and solid laminate construction.
• Experience with fracture mechanics. 
• 5 years working experience with government and Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) regulations and their impact on conformity and compliance (i.e., certification, qualification). 
• Experience testing aerospace components/assemblies to validate conformance. 
• Design experience with sensors (optical/RF/Radar), avionics, and other complex kinematic systems.
• Working knowledge of applicable manufacturing processes such as machining, finishing, and rapid prototyping. 
• Experience using test instrumentation and control components (e.g. pressure transducers, thermocouples, relays, solenoid valves, etc.) Providing test input/instrumentation data to personnel and collaborating with engineering personnel to interpret/correlate test results. 
• Understanding and incorporating other applicable mechanical (thermal, materials, etc.) and system level requirements/parameters into the stress analyses.