Structural Analysis Engineer

Job Title: Structural Analysis Engineer

Job Location: Chandler Arizona 85286

Onsite Requirements:

Mechanical Analysis,

FEA analysis (linear and non-linear)

FEMAP or Nastran or NX or Teamcenter,

Job Description:

Support various launch vehicle programs by performing structural analysis including detailed hand calculations and linear and non-linear Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Present results to management and customer base while documenting detailed analysis reports for release

Identify and troubleshoot structural issues during preliminary/conceptual design and parallel to manufacturing

Communicate project status to direct manager and the Integration and Test (I&T) IPT Lead. Keep daily task organized and up to date

Collaborate with other functional engineers on the team to share insight on any structural issues and to maintain program schedule

Design, develop, and implement testing methods for metallic and composite material testing

Help to define structural design changes required in high temperature applications

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 10-14 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

Working knowledge in one of the following software: Femap, NASTRAN, NASGRO, Abaqus, MathCAD, NX, Teamcenter

Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Demonstrated ability to use fundamental structural methods

Experience in designing/analyzing Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. Citizen

Active Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

A Master's degree in a STEM discipline or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 8-10 years of experience

Working knowledge of high temperature materials and testing for hypersonic applications

Working knowledge of structural analysis for composites including carbon and ceramic materials

Familiarity with fatigue and fracture mechanics. Fracture Control Plans

**This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.

Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position**