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Structural Engineer 3

Company:
Chipton-Ross
Location:
Chandler, AZ, 85249
Posted:
June 02, 2025
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Description:

Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Structural Engineer 3's for a contract opportunity in Chandler, AZ.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

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

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

o Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

o Demonstrated ability to use fundamental structural methods.

o Experience in designing/analyzing Ground Support Equipment (GSE).

o This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.

o Active Secret security clearance.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Looking for a Structural Engineer 3 to support our Structural Analysis department within Launch Vehicles (LV). As a member of the structure's team, you'll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside other analyst (including load and dynamics, thermal, aero, and materials testing) design engineers, and program engineering managers to make our technologies a reality.

Responsibilities:

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

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

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

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

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

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

o Help to define structural design changes required in high temperature applications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

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

o Working knowledge of high temperature materials and testing for hypersonic applications

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

o Familiarity with fatigue and fracture mechanics. Fracture Control Plans.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in STEM is required.

School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS:

Full-Time 9/80 workweek. 1st shift. 100% on-site.

ADDITIONAL:

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.

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