Structural Engineer 3

Engineering

Structural Engineer 3 Dulles, VA Posted: 5/8/2025

Job Description

Job ID#:

211281

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

26

Positions Available:

2

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer 3, in Dulles, VA. Job ID#211281

Job Description:

Builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.

The Tactical Space Systems Group is seeking mid-level Mechanical/Structural Analysis Engineer to assist an experienced team of mechanical engineers to perform mechanical and structural analysis on one or more spacecraft systems or subsystems.

Responsibilities may include the following:

Performing static and dynamic structure analysis.

Reviewing requirements for materials, structure systems & subsystems.

Selecting appropriate technical information and data from applicable products.

Determining the technical principles involved, identifying the design path forward and computing the engineering characteristics to ensure consistency with the specifications design needs and requirements of space applications.

Releasing results as “technical documents” after review by the senior members of the team.

Developing innovative solutions and elaborating on design concepts.

Evaluating completed designs with supervisor and other technical groups, and making modifications necessary to achieve the most ideal design.

Developing, coordinating, and conducting test programs required to evaluate design work.

Basic Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

Principal Mechanical/Structural Engineer 3: Bachelor's degree in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineer, Math or related area (Mechanical Engineering or Degrees with a focus in Structural Analysis highly preferred) and 5+ years of experience or Master's Degree and 3+ years

• Must have U.S. Citizenship to be considered for this position.

• Ability to perform structural engineering tasks associated with analysis, design, and/or testing of structures.

• Experience with at the following Mechanical Analysis tools: NX FEMAP/NASTRAN (Equivalent spacecraft structural analysis tools may be considered on a case by case basis).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with spacecraft or subsystem static/dynamic testing

• Experience utilizing MATLAB

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

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